Question

SELECT THE RIGHT ANSWER:

QUES: One of the predisposing factors in the formation of renal calculis:

1) metabolic factors

2) dehydration

3) a diet high in salt

4) BOTH 1 AND 2

QUES : An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) involves the:

1) insertion of an endoscope vis the urethra for visualisation of the bladder

2) intravenous insertion of a catheter into the femoral artery through the groin.

3) intravenous injection of a contrast medium followed by a series of X-rays.

4) insertion of a biopsy needle through the skin to obtain a sample of renal cortex tissue.

QUES : Why should the insertion of a catheter be avoided for the sole purpose of obtaining a urine specimen?

1) It will cause the client undue pain and embarrassment.

2) It is difficult if the nurse is inexperienced or the ward is understaffed.

3) It presents a risk of introducing microorganisms into the urinary tract.

4) It may cause bleeding, which will give a false culture reading.

QUES : Haematuria refers to:

1) the absence of blood in the urine.

2) the presence of blood in the urine

3) the presence of white blood cells in the urine.

4) the presence of platelets in the urine

Answer 1

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