Question

7 multiple choice 5 points
the inability to voluntarily retain urine is:
retention
incontinence.
micturition.
hesitancy.
8 multiple choice 5 points
enlargement of the kidney due to constant pressure from backed up urine is called:
nephrolithiasis.
glomerulonephritis.
polycystic kidney disease.
hydronephrosis.
9 multiple choice 5 points
which of the following is used to drain urine from the bladder?
urinometer
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
catheter
sonogram

Explanation:

• Question 7:
• Retention means holding urine in the bladder.
• Incontinence is the inability to control urine flow (voluntarily retain urine).
• Micturition is the act of urination.
• Hesitancy is difficulty starting urination.
• Question 8:
• Nephrolithiasis is kidney stones.
• Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli.
• Polycystic kidney disease is having cysts in the kidneys.
• Hydronephrosis is kidney enlargement due to urine - backed - up pressure.
• Question 9:
• A urinometer measures urine specific gravity.
• Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is a dialysis method (not for bladder drainage).
• A catheter is used to drain urine from the bladder.
• A sonogram is an imaging technique (not for drainage).

Answer:

• Question 7: incontinence
• Question 8: hydronephrosis
• Question 9: catheter