Chapter 12
The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systems-Urology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root glomerul/o?
A. | It comes from the Latin word meaning little ball. |
B. | It is part of the urinary system. |
C. | It is the basic working unit of the kidney. |
D. | It refers to the cluster of small blood vessels inside the kidney. |
E. | The glomerulus serves as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine. |
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2. | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root pyel/o?
A. | It is a large holding bag for urine. |
B. | It is a root that means pelvis. |
C. | It is used most commonly for the renal pelvis. |
D. | It can also apply to the skeletal pelvis (a bone). |
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3. | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root lith/o?
A. | It means stone and refers to an accumulation of mineral salts and calcium. |
B. | Some health care professionals translate it as calculus, which means little rocks. |
C. | When combined with the root cyst/o (cystolith), it refers to a stone in the bladder. |
D. | When combined with the root nephr/o (nephrolith), it means kidney stone. |
E. | When combined with the root ureter/o (ureterolith), it means a stone in the urine. |
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4. | The medical term that translates as a removal of the ducts that carry sperm cells is
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5. | Select the root that refers to the bladder.
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6. | Which root refers to the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
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7. | Translate the root ren/o.
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8. | Translate the root vesic/o.
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9. | Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.
D. | -ectomy surgical removal |
E. | -ectomy surgical reconstruction |
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10. | Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia.
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11. | Why is a urologist able to diagnose and treat both urinary tract and male genital problems?
A. | Most specialists have dual functions. |
B. | The functions of the male reproductive system and the urinary system are similar. |
C. | The male reproductive system is not as complex as the female reproductive system, so a specialist in male anatomy is able to learn enough about both systems easily. |
D. | The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system. |
E. | None of these statements are correct. |
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12. | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root epididym/o?
A. | It translates into a word that breaks down as epi (before) + didymis (secretion). |
B. | It is the place where sperm cells complete their final level of development and are stored. |
C. | It literally means upon the twins. |
E. | It refers to an oblong organ that sits on top of each testicle. |
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13. | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root prostat/o?
A. | It translates into a term that breaks down as pro (before) + state (stand). |
B. | Its name is derived from its position in front of the urinary bladder. |
C. | It is an organ in the male reproductive tract. |
D. | It is an organ that surrounds the urethra. |
E. | All of these statements are true. |
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14. | All of the following roots refer to the testicle EXCEPT
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15. | Select the root that refers to sperm.
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16. | Translate the root balan/o.
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17. | Identify and define the root in the medical term orchidotomy.
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18. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia?
A. | cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the bladder |
B. | cysto (kidney) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the kidney |
C. | cysto (pelvis) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the kidney pelvis |
D. | cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the bladder and urethra |
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19. | Translate the medical term orchidoptosis.
A. | discharge from the penis |
B. | condition of excessive sperm |
C. | condition of low sperm count |
D. | drooping of the testicle |
E. | condition of testicle involuntary movement |
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20. | Translate the medical term orchichorea.
B. | discharge from the penis |
C. | another term for ejaculation |
D. | involuntary jerking movement of the testicles |
E. | enlargement of the testicles |
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21. | Build a medical term that means pain in the kidney.
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22. | Select the medical term that means painful urination.
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23. | Select the medical term that means involuntary urination.
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24. | Which of the following medical terms describes a persistent and painful erection?
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25. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystorrhexis?
A. | cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (deficiency) = deficiency of the bladder |
B. | cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of the bladder |
C. | cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (hernia) = hernia of the bladder |
D. | cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (excessive flow) = excessive flow from the bladder |
E. | cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (puncture) = puncture of the bladder |
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26. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term urethrostenosis?
A. | urethro (urethra) + sten (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of urethra hardening |
B. | urethro (ureter) + sten (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of ureter hardening |
C. | urethro (urethra) + sten (narrowing) + osis (condition) = condition of urethra narrowing |
D. | urethro (ureter) + sten (narrowing) + osis (condition) = condition of ureter narrowing |
E. | urethro (urethra) + sten (softening) + osis (condition) = condition of urethra softening |
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27. | Translate the medical term ureterocele.
A. | inflammation of the ureter |
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28. | Translate the medical term anorchidism.
B. | condition of few sperm |
C. | condition of no testicle |
D. | condition of only one testicle |
E. | condition of hidden testicle |
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29. | Translate the medical term aspermia.
B. | condition of few sperm |
C. | pertaining to no sperm motility |
D. | condition of excessive sperm |
E. | pertaining to no sperm |
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30. | Select the correct translation of the medical term spermatogenesis.
A. | condition of few sperm |
B. | excess number of sperm |
E. | pertaining to sperm production |
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31. | Select the medical term that means condition of the kidney.
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32. | Build a medical term that means writing procedure of a vessel pertaining to the kidney.
B. | nephro + sono + graphy |
D. | ren + al angio + graphy |
E. | ren + al arterio + gram |
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33. | Build a medical term that means specialist in the study of the kidney.
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34. | Select the medical term that means creating thirst.
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35. | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term azoturia?
A. | The term breaks down into azot (nitrogen) + ur (urine) + ia (condition). |
B. | It can be determined by a urinalysis. |
C. | It refers to excess nitrogen in the urine. |
D. | The root azot comes from combining the two roots a (not) + zo (living), and was applied to nitrogen because things cannot live in it. |
E. | All of these statements are true. |
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36. | Select the correct breakdown of the medical term ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts.
A. | ureteropyelonephr/itis |
B. | ureteropyelo/nephritis |
C. | uretero/pyelo/nephritis |
D. | uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis |
E. | ur/etero/pyelo/nephr/it is |
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37. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?
A. | vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the bladder |
B. | vesico (bladder) + cele (rupture) = rupture of the bladder |
C. | vesico (bladder) + cele (tumor) = tumor in the bladder |
D. | vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the vessels in the kidney |
E. | vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (rupture) = rupture of the vessels in the kidney |
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38. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term nephrolithiasis?
A. | nephro (bladder) + lith (tumor) + iasis (presence) = presence of a bladder tumor |
B. | nephro (renal pelvis) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of renal pelvis stones |
C. | nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of kidney stones |
D. | nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) + iasis (condition) = condition of kidney stones |
E. | nephro (kidney) + lith (tumor) + iasis (condition) = condition of kidney tumors |
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39. | Select the correct translation of the medical term balanitis.
A. | disease of the bladder |
B. | inflammation of the bladder |
C. | condition of the kidney |
E. | inflammation of the penis |
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40. | Translate the medical term nephromegaly.
A. | overdevelopment of the bladder |
B. | enlargement of the kidney |
C. | overdevelopment of the kidney |
D. | softening of the kidney |
E. | condition of weak bladder |
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41. | Build a medical term that means inflammation of the prostate and bladder.
A. | prostato + cyst + itis |
B. | prostato + lith + iasis |
C. | prostato + vesicul + itis |
E. | vesico + prostat + itis |
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42. | Build a medical term that means disease of the renal pelvis and kidney.
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43. | Select the medical term that means hernia of the bladder.
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44. | What is the medical term used to describe poor blood supply to a kidney?
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45. | All of the following terms mean inflammation of the testicle EXCEPT
E. | All of these terms mean inflammation of the testicle. |
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46. | Select the correct breakdown of the medical term heminephroureterectomy into its component parts.
A. | hemi/nephroureterectomy |
B. | heminephroureter/ectomy |
C. | hemi/nephroureter/ectomy |
D. | hemi/nephro/ureter/ectomy |
E. | hemi/nephro/ure/terec/tom/y |
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47. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparonephrectomy?
A. | laparo (surgical instrument) + nephr (bladder) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = use of a surgical instrument to make an incision into the bladder |
B. | laparo (surgical instrument) + nephr (kidney) + ectomy (cut) = cutting the kidney using a surgical instrument |
C. | laparo (abdomen) + nephr (kidney) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = cutting into the kidney through the abdomen |
D. | laparo (abdomen) + nephr (kidney) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a kidney through the abdomen |
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48. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term nephropexy?
A. | nephro (kidney) + pexy (binding) = binding of a kidney |
B. | nephro (kidney) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of a kidney |
C. | nephro (kidney) + pexy (puncture) = puncture of a kidney |
D. | nephro (kidney) + pexy (rupture) = rupture of a kidney |
E. | nephro (kidney) + pexy (suture) = suture of a kidney |
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49. | Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloplasty?
A. | pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis |
B. | pyelo (bladder) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the bladder |
C. | pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (incision) = incision into the renal pelvis |
D. | pyelo (bladder) + plasty (incision) = incision into the bladder |
E. | pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (removal) = removal of the renal pelvis |
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50. | Translate the medical term nephrotoxin.
B. | destruction of the kidney |
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51. | Translate the medical term renal arteriogram.
A. | record of an artery pertaining to the kidney |
B. | image of a kidney blood vessel |
C. | surgical reconstruction of a kidney blood vessel |
D. | surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis |
E. | surgical removal of a kidney stone |
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52. | Translate the medical term vesicotomy.
A. | removal of the bladder |
B. | incision into the bladder |
C. | opening into the bladder |
D. | puncture of the bladder |
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53. | Translate the medical term orchioplasty.
A. | incision into the penis |
C. | removal of the seminal vesicles |
D. | surgical reconstruction of a testicle |
E. | surgical reconstruction of the penis |
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54. | Build a medical term that means creation of an opening in the bladder.
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55. | Build a medical term that means creating an opening between the kidney and the bladder.
A. | nephro + cyst + ana + stom + osis |
B. | cysto + urethro + cele |
E. | pyelo + cysto + stom + osis |
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56. | Build a medical term that means surgical removal of a kidney and a ureter.
B. | hemi + nephron + ureter + ectomy |
C. | laparo + nephr + ectomy |
D. | nephro + cyst + ana + stom + osis |
E. | nephro + ureter + ectomy |
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57. | Select the medical term that means surgical removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles.
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58. | Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term kidney dialysis?
A. | The term breaks down as kidney dia (through) + lysis (loosen, break down). |
B. | It is also known as hemodialysis. |
C. | It refers to the procedure for removing wastes from the blood. |
D. | The name comes from the fact that the procedure separates or loosens blood from waste by passing it through an external filter. |
E. | All of these statements are true. |
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59. | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation ESWL?
A. | It breaks down into the prefix extra- (inside), root corpor (body), and suffix -eal (pertaining to), and shock and wave, androot lith/o (stone) and suffix -tripsy (wear down procedure). |
B. | It involves the breakdown of kidney stones. |
C. | It is a type of urinary tract treatment. |
D. | It stands for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. |
E. | It uses sound waves generated outside the body. |
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60. | The abbreviation for the procedure for removing waste from the bloodstream is
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61. | What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation IVP?
A. | intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the veins |
B. | intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the veins |
C. | intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the bladder |
D. | intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis |
E. | intra (through) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis |
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62. | What is the abbreviation used by medical professionals to refer to the kidneys, ureters, and bladder?
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63. | Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the abbreviation SUI?
A. | It can affect both men and women. |
B. | It is a loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure. |
C. | It is the medical term for loss of bladder control due to excessive laughing, a hard cough, or similar motion. |
D. | It stands for stress urinary incontinence. |
E. | All of these statements are true. |
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64. | Select the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation RP.
A. | Renal pelvis-the holding area for urine before the body eliminates it through urination |
B. | Renal pelvis-the holding area for waste within the kidneys |
C. | Renal problem-a problem with the kidney |
D. | Retrograde pyelogram-image of the kidney produced by injecting a contrast dye from the bladder to the kidney |
E. | Retrograde pyelogram-image of the renal pelvis produced by injecting a contrast dye from the bladder to the kidney |
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65. | Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation BPH?
A. | The term breaks down as benign (friendly) + prostate and prefixhyper- (over), root plas (formation), and suffix -ia (condition). |
B. | It can affect both men and women. |
C. | It is also called benign prostate hypertrophy. |
D. | It refers to a noncancerous overdevelopment of the prostate. |
E. | It stands for benign prostate hyperplasia, but is also known as an enlarged prostate. |
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66. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "HPI: Mr. Johnson is a 57-year-old male with a 2-month history of difficulty voiding. He reports urgency and frequency. He has had increasing problems with a weak urinary stream. The symptoms have progressed to include mild abdominal discomfort and erectile dysfunction. He denies incontinence, hematuria, balanorrhea, orchiodynia, or trauma. He has not tried any medicines at this point." Which of the following is a symptom reported by the patient?
C. | discharge from the penis |
D. | inability to control urination |
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67. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "PMHx: hypercholesterolemia, currently controlled with diet. Positive history of gonococcal urethritis 3 years previously. No history of urolithiasis." Which of the following definitions is part of the patient’s past medical history?
A. | an infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism and urinary stones in his urinary system |
B. | excessive cholesterol in the blood and an infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism |
C. | low blood cholesterol and discharge from the gonads |
D. | urinary stones in his urinary system as well as excessive cholesterol in the blood |
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68. | Read the health record information: "Abd: Mild distention. Fullness and discomfort over the suprapubic area. Gross appearance of penis: No meatal stenosis, easily retractable foreskin, no penile ulcers. DRE: Enlarged prostate of 3 finger breadths. No prostatorrhea. Labs: Elevated PSA." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?
A. | The opening of the patient’s urethra is small (narrow). |
B. | The patient did not have any discharge from the prostate. |
C. | The patient exhibited symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia or benign prostate hypertrophy. |
D. | The patient had a digital rectal exam. |
E. | The patient has elevated prostate-specific antigen. |
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69. | Read the following excerpt from a patient medical record: "Imaging: Trans-abdominal ultrasound revealed significant post void residual, consistent with bladder outlet obstruction. Cystoscopy to rule out urethral stricture was normal." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term?
A. | cysto (bladder) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking in the bladder |
B. | cysto (bladder) + scopy (recording) = process of recording the bladder |
C. | cysto (kidney) + scopy (procedure for looking) = process for examining the kidney |
D. | cysto (kidney) + scopy (recording) = process for recording the kidney |
E. | cysto (kidney) + scopy (instrument for looking) = instrument for looking in kidney |
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70. | Dr. Jonas Wallin stated that "Mr. Johnson has benign prostate hyperplasia." Which of the following statements is NOT true about this assessment?
A. | Mr. Johnson also has benign prostate hypertrophy. |
B. | Mr. Johnson has a noncancerous overdevelopment of the prostate. |
C. | Mr. Johnson has an enlarged prostate. |
D. | Mr. Johnson will have to have his prostate removed. |
E. | The diagnosis benign prostate hyperplasia breaks into benign (friendly) + prostate, and prefix hyper- (over), root plas (formation), and suffix -ia (condition). |
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71. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "I explained to Mr. Johnson that if he fails this therapy, the next step would be surgical. There are several options available. I discussed these options, including TURP versus open prostatectomy. Mr. Johnson will return to my clinic for follow-up in 6 weeks." Which of the following is NOT a surgical option presented to the patient?
A. | removing all or part of the prostate by the insertion of a resectoscope into the urethra |
B. | surgical removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles |
C. | surgical removal of the prostate |
D. | transurethral resection of the prostate |
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72. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "Subjective: Mr. Hector Joules presents to the office today for swelling in his right testicle. The swelling has been present for the past month. He reports orchialgia, described as a dull ache in the testicle. He has had a feeling of heaviness in his abdomen. He hasn’t had any recent injury to the area. He denies risky sexual behavior, urethrorrhea, dysuria, nocturia, or polyuria." Which symptom is exhibited by Mr. Joules?
A. | discharge from the urethra |
E. | Mr. Joules has all of these symptoms. |
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73. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "PMHx: Cryptorchidism as a child; PSHx: Orchiopexy at 4 years of age." Which of the following statements is TRUE, given the health record information?
A. | The patient had a hidden testicle and it was surgically fixed when he was 4. |
B. | The patient had a hidden testicle and it was surgically reconstructed at age 4. |
C. | The patient had a malformed testicle and it was surgically removed at age 4. |
D. | The patient had an extra testicle and it was surgically removed when he was 4. |
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74. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "Assessment:This is a 24-year-old male with a right-sided testicular mass. Given the ultrasound results, this is most likely testicular carcinoma. The differential diagnoses include epididymitis, testicular torsion, hydrocele, spermatocele, and varicocele." Which of the following statements is NOT part of the differential diagnoses, given this information?
A. | fluid-filled mass in the testicle |
B. | hernia or distention of the epididymis caused by sperm cells |
C. | inflammation of the organ that sits on top of each testicle and stores sperm |
D. | overexpansion of the blood vessels of the testicles, leading to a soft tumor |
E. | tumor in the organ that stores sperm |
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75. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "Plan:Since there is significant risk for cancer, we will schedule Mr. Joules for an orchidectomy. We will send samples to Pathology to confirm the diagnosis and staging. I outlined the general treatment and follow-up plan with Mr. Joules. Today, we will check a sperm count to establish a baseline, as azoospermia and oligospermia are postoperative risks." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?
A. | A low sperm count is a risk after surgery. |
B. | The patient will undergo a sperm analysis. |
C. | The patient is at significant risk for testicular cancer. |
D. | The patient is scheduled to have his testicle removed. |
E. | The patient will undergo a spermatolysis. |
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76. | Read the following excerpt from a patient health record: "Patient: Susan Nesbit, Date of Admission: 7/7/2015, Date of Discharge: 7/17/2015, Admission Diagnoses: 1. Dysuria and 2. Fever. Discharge Diagnoses: 1. Pyelonephritis and 2. Perinephric Abscess." What is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term?
A. | pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the renal pelvis and bladder |
B. | pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney |
C. | pyelo (many) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of both kidneys |
D. | pyelo (pus) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder caused by pus |
E. | pyelo (pus) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney caused by pus |
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77. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "Imaging: VCUG: No hydronephrosis noted. Spiral CT of kidneys on day 3 of admission revealed perinephric abscess formation of the left kidney." What are the correct translations of the underlined words in the health record?
A. | VCUG-visual cystourethrogram (procedure for looking at the bladder and urethra); hydronephrosis-bladder condition caused by the obstruction of urine flow |
B. | VCUG-visual cystourethrogram (procedure for looking at the bladder and urethra); hydronephrosis-kidney condition caused by the obstruction of urine flow |
C. | VCUG-voiding cystourethrogram (imaging procedure of the bladder and urethra produced during urination); hydronephrosis-condition caused by water on the bladder |
D. | VCUG-voiding cystourethrogram (imaging procedure of the bladder and urethra produced during urination); hydronephrosis-condition of the kidney caused by the obstruction of urine flow |
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78. | Read the following health record information: "HPI:Miss Susan Nesbit is a 12-year-old female who first visited her primary care provider for dysuria. A UA was ordered, but the patient could not urinate in the office. She took the UA cup home, but did not return with the sample. The next day, Susan’s dysuria worsened, and she developed a fever of 102.3°F, as well as vomiting and hematuria, so she returned to the clinic. A urinalysis performed in the office revealed significant pyuria, hematuria, and albuminuria. Since Susan was not able to keep any fluids down, her primary care provider sent her to the emergency department to be evaluated for admission." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this information?
A. | During the second office visit, a UA revealed pus, blood, and protein in the patient’s urine. |
B. | The patient became febrile. |
C. | The patient first visited her PCP for painful urination. |
D. | The patient initially could not complete a urinalysis at the office. |
E. | The patient was experiencing polyuria. |
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79. | Read the following health record information: "Hospital Course: On arrival to the ED, Susan was alert and oriented, but she looked a little pale and tired. She was treated with IVF for dehydration and given antipyretics for her fever. Within an hour, she had improved some, but given her inability to tolerate PO, the pediatric on-call physician recommended that she be admitted. She was admitted for a UTI and treated with IV antibiotics; a urine culture was sent. On hospital day 2, her fever had improved, and she was looking better. Unfortunately, on hospital day 3, Susan’s fever returned, and she looked acutely ill." According to the health record information, what was the patient’s admitting diagnosis?
A. | urinary tract infection |
C. | inability to take anything by mouth |
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80. | Read the excerpt from the patient’s medical record: "A spiral CT of Susan’s abdomen and pelvis showed a developing perinephric abscess. Both nephrology and urology were consulted at that time, and they both agreed that the best treatment option would be needle aspiration with drain placement. She was taken to the OR, and the drain was placed. Fluid collection from the abscess was sent for culture." What is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term in the health record?
A. | peri (against) + nephr (bladder) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to against the bladder |
B. | peri (around) + nephr (kidney) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to around the kidney |
C. | peri (before) + nephr (bladder) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to before the bladder |
D. | peri (through) + nephr (kidney) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the kidney |
E. | peri (with) + nephr (kidney) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to with the kidney |
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81. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s medical record: "Susan tolerated the procedure well and was admitted to the PICU. She continued IV antibiotics throughout her PICU admission. After 5 days, the discharge from the drain had decreased significantly, so we repeated the spiral CT to confirm clearing of the abscess. The CT was normal, so the drain was removed and Susan was transferred to the regular pediatric wing. A renal ultrasound was also normal, as was a cystourethrogram. Susan switched to oral antibiotics and was discharged home." What is the correct breakdown of the underlined term in the health record?
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82. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "Chief Complaint: Hematuria. History of Present Illness: Doug Harper is a 5-year-old boy with a 2-day history of gross hematuria. Doug’s parents noted that Doug had oliguria for the past 2 days and had very dark, tea-colored urine. Doug’s primary care provider performed a urinalysis, which showed hematuria and albuminuria. She also noted that Doug had periorbital edema and was hypertensive in the office. The parents report that Doug had a recent throat infection (last week) that resolved on its own." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this information?
A. | The analysis of the patient’s urine revealed blood and protein present in the urine. |
B. | The patient has no other contributing symptoms. |
C. | The patient’s urine output has been low for the past two days. |
D. | The patient’s primary care physician ordered and performed a UA. |
E. | The primary concern is that there is blood in the patient’s urine. |
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83. | Read the following excerpt from a patient’s health record: "Review of Systems: Positive for nausea, but no emesis, otherwise negative. Medications: None. Allergies: No known drug allergies. Past Medical History: Noncontributory. Past Surgical History: Balanoplasty for hypospadias at age 1. Social History: Doug lives with his parents and older sister. He is going into kindergarten in the fall. Family History: Paternal grandfather with polycystic kidney disease." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this information?
A. | The patient had his penis reconstructed for a birth defect. |
B. | The patient’s grandfather has PKD. |
C. | The patient’s past medical history is important for the current urology consult. |
D. | There is a positive family history for a disease characterized by the formation of many fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. |
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84. | Read this patient’s physical exam and lab work: "Physical Exam:General: NAD. Head: PERRLA. Mucous membranes moist and pink. Cardiovascular: Regular in rate and rhythm without murmurs. Respiratory: Clear to auscultation. Abdomen: Soft, nontender, nondistended, no hepatosplenomegaly. Neurologic: Alert, oriented. Skin: Pink, warm. Labs: Elevated BUN and creatinine." According to this information, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. | The patient has a fast heartbeat. |
B. | The patient has a blue tint to his skin. |
C. | The patient has an elevated level of blood urea nitrogen. |
D. | The patient looks ill. |
E. | The patient’s liver and spleen are enlarged. |
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85. | Read the following health record information: "Assessment: Hematuria/albuminuria. Doug clearly has a nephropathy. The differential diagnoses include poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and lupus nephritis. Since he had a recent throat infection, poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is the most likely cause. We will wait for the labs to confirm a recent strep infection." Given this information, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. | The patient clearly has a disease of his kidneys. The author of the health record believes the main cause is from a strep infection, but the lab results are pending. |
B. | The patient has blood in his urine. |
C. | The patient has excessive protein in his blood. |
D. | The patient has inflammation of the kidney caused by the streptococcal organism. |
E. | The patient may have inflammation of the kidneys involving primarily the glomeruli. |
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86. | Read the excerpt from the patient’s medical record: "Plan: Hypertension, edema: We will begin Doug ondiuretics and fluid restriction, as well as a low-sodium diet." What is the correct breakdown and translation for the underlined term in the health record?
A. | di (both) + uret (ureter) + ic (agent) = agent that causes urination by stimulating the ureters |
B. | di (both) + uret (ureter) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to the ureters |
C. | di (through) + ure (urine) + tic (agent) = agent that causes urination |
D. | di (through) + uret (urine) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to through urine |
E. | di (through) + uret (urethra) + ic (agent) = agent that causes urination by relaxing the muscles surrounding the urethra |
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87. | Select the medical term that translates as a condition of no urine.
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88. | Build a medical term that translates as a condition of blood in the urine.
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89. | Select the medical term that translates as painful urination.
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90. | Translate the medical term oliguria.
A. | condition of no urine production |
B. | pertaining to no urine production |
C. | condition of low urine production |
D. | condition of much urine production |
E. | pertaining to low urine production |
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91. | The root in the medical term polydipsia translates as
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92. | Select the correct translation for the medical term polyuria.
A. | condition of much urine |
B. | pertaining to much urine |
C. | condition of low urine |
D. | pertaining to pain with urination |
E. | condition of frequent urination |
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93. | Select the medical term that translates as condition of pus in the urine.
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94. | Select the medical term that translates as drooping condition of the kidney.
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95. | Build a medical term that translates as condition of sugar in the urine.
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96. | Select the medical term which translates as procedure for looking at the kidney.
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97. | Select the medical term that translates as procedure for imaging the kidney using sound waves.
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98. | Build a medical term that translates as the study of the kidney.
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99. | Select the medical term that refers to a birth defect in which the urethra is located on the underside of the penis.
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100. | Select the medical term that refers to a condition in which the foreskin of the penis is unable to be retracted.
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101. | Build a medical term that translates as enlargement of the prostate gland.
A. | prostato + adeno + megaly |
B. | prostato + hyper + plas + ia |
E. | prostato + adeno + plas + ia |
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102. | Select the medical term that translates as softening of the kidney.
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103. | Select the medical term that translates as inflammation of the urethra and bladder.
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104. | Build a medical term that translates as surgical removal of the bladder.
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105. | Build a medical term that translates as creating an opening into the pelvis.
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106. | Translate the medical term nephrolithotomy.
A. | removal of kidney stones |
B. | cutting the kidney to remove a stone |
D. | presence of kidney stones |
E. | condition of blockage of the kidney due to stones |
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107. | Select the medical term that translates as surgical reconstruction of a ureter.
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108. | The medical term that means surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis is
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109. | A tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine is abbreviated
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