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Question #1
Match the definition with the correct word part. -cele
A.
enlargement, stretching
B.
urinary bladder, cyst
C.
complete, through
D.
hernia, tumor, swelling
Question #2
Match the definition with the correct word part. cyst/o
A.
glomerulus
B.
urinary bladder, cyst
C.
complete, through
D.
enlargement, stretching
Question #3
Match the definition with the correct word part. dia-
A.
glomerulus
B.
enlargement, stretching
C.
complete, through
D.
hernia, tumor, swelling
Question #4
Match the definition with the correct word part. -ectasis
A.
enlargement, stretching
B.
urinary bladder, cyst
C.
hernia, tumor, swelling
D.
glomerulus
Question #5
Match the definition with the correct word part. glomerul/o
A.
glomerulus
B.
urinary bladder, cyst
C.
enlargement, stretching
D.
complete, through
Question #6
Match the definition with the correct word part. lith/o
A.
setting free
B.
kidney
C.
surgical fixation
D.
stone, calculus
Question #7
Match the definition with the correct word part. -lysis
A.
urination, urine
B.
kidney
C.
surgical fixation
D.
setting free
Question #8
Match the definition with the correct word part. nephr/o
A.
glomerulus
B.
urination, urine
C.
surgical fixation
D.
kidney
Question #9
Match the definition with the correct word part. -pexy
A.
surgical fixation
B.
urination, urine
C.
kidney
D.
setting free
Question #10
Match the definition with the correct word part. -uria
A.
surgical fixation
B.
kidney
C.
urination, urine
D.
setting free
Question #11
Match the definition with the correct word part. pyel/o
A.
to crush
B.
renal pelvis
C.
ureter
D.
urine
Question #12
Match the definition with the correct word part. -tripsy
A.
urine
B.
urethra
C.
to crush
D.
ureter
Question #13
Match the definition with the correct word part. ur/o
A.
ureter
B.
urethra
C.
renal pelvis
D.
urine
Question #14
Match the definition with the correct word part. ureter/o
A.
renal pelvis
B.
to crush
C.
ureter
D.
urethra
Question #15
Match the definition with the correct word part. urethr/o
A.
ureter
B.
to crush
C.
urine
D.
urethra
Question #16
Match the definition with the correct term. nephrons
A.
freeing a kidney from adhesions
B.
functional units of each kidney
C.
prolapse of a kidney
D.
kidney stone
Question #17
Match the definition with the correct term. nephrolith
A.
freeing a kidney from adhesions
B.
pus from the kidney
C.
kidney stone
D.
prolapse of a kidney
Question #18
Match the definition with the correct term. nephrolysis
A.
pus from the kidney
B.
functional units of each kidney
C.
prolapse of a kidney
D.
freeing a kidney from adhesions
Question #19
Match the definition with the correct term. nephroptosis
A.
kidney stone
B.
pus from the kidney
C.
prolapse of a kidney
D.
functional units of each kidney
Question #20
Match the definition with the correct term. nephropyosis
A.
freeing a kidney from adhesions
B.
prolapse of a kidney
C.
kidney stone
D.
pus from the kidney
Question #21
Match the definition with the correct term. hydroureter
A.
swelling of a ureter with urine that cannot flow
B.
discharge of flood from the ureter
C.
distention of a ureter
D.
surgical suturing of a ureter
Question #22
Match the definition with the correct term. ureterectasis
A.
surgical suturing of a ureter
B.
distention of a ureter
C.
discharge of flood from the ureter
D.
surgical repair to damage in the walls of the urethra
Question #23
Match the definition with the correct term. ureterorrhagia
A.
surgical suturing of a ureter
B.
swelling of a ureter with urine that cannot flow
C.
surgical repair to damage in the walls of the urethra
D.
discharge of flood from the ureter
Question #24
Match the definition with the correct term. ureterorrhaphy
A.
surgical repair to damage in the walls of the urethra
B.
swelling of a ureter with urine that cannot flow
C.
distention of a ureter
D.
surgical suturing of a ureter
Question #25
Match the definition with the correct term. urethroplasty
A.
discharge of flood from the ureter
B.
distention of a ureter
C.
swelling of a ureter with urine that cannot flow
D.
surgical repair to damage in the walls of the urethra
Question #26
Match the definition with the correct term. cystitis
A.
a stone in the urinary bladder
B.
bladder hernia through the vaginal wall
C.
inflammation of the bladder
D.
surgical fixation of the bladder
Question #27
Match the definition with the correct term. cystocele
A.
direct visual examination of the bladder
B.
a stone in the urinary bladder
C.
surgical fixation of the bladder
D.
bladder hernia through the vaginal wall
Question #28
Match the definition with the correct term. cystolith
A.
direct visual examination of the bladder
B.
inflammation of the bladder
C.
a stone in the urinary bladder
D.
surgical fixation of the bladder
Question #29
Match the definition with the correct term. cystopexy
A.
bladder hernia through the vaginal wall
B.
inflammation of the bladder
C.
surgical fixation of the bladder
D.
direct visual examination of the bladder
Question #30
Match the definition with the correct term. cystoscopy
A.
inflammation of the bladder
B.
direct visual examination of the bladder
C.
bladder hernia through the vaginal wall
D.
a stone in the urinary bladder
Question #31
Match the definition with the correct term. diuresis
A.
abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
B.
increased output of urine
C.
swelling of one or both kidneys
D.
involuntary discharge of urine
Question #32
Match the definition with the correct term. enuresis
A.
involuntary discharge of urine
B.
abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
C.
abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
D.
swelling of one or both kidneys
Question #33
Match the definition with the correct term. hydronephrosis
A.
abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
B.
swelling of one or both kidneys
C.
abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
D.
increased output of urine
Question #34
Match the definition with the correct term. hyperproteinuria
A.
abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
B.
increased output of urine
C.
abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
D.
involuntary discharge of urine
Question #35
Match the definition with the correct term. hypoproteinemia
A.
abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
B.
involuntary discharge of urine
C.
abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
D.
swelling of one or both kidneys
Question #36
A/An ____________________ is a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters with the use of an intravenous contrast medium.
A.
urethrostenosis
B.
intravenous pyelography
C.
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
D.
catheterization
Question #37
The absence of urine formation by the kidneys is known as ____________________.
A.
oliguria
B.
anuria
C.
nocturia
D.
end-stage
Question #38
____________________ kidney disease is a disorder in which fluid-filled cysts grow on the kidney and replace much of the mass of the kidney.
A.
Polycystic
B.
Edema
C.
Ablation
D.
Prostatism
Question #39
A/An ____________________ is a stone located in the ureter.
A.
ureterolith
B.
uremia
C.
chronic
D.
nephrotic
Question #40
The medical term ____________________ describes a congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis in males.
A.
ureterolith
B.
oliguria
C.
hypospadias
D.
urethrostenosis
Question #41
The progressive loss of renal function over months or years is known as ____________________ kidney disease.
A.
neurogenic
B.
chronic
C.
prostatic hyperplasia
D.
nocturnal enuresis
Question #42
The medical condition of ____________________ is commonly known as bed-wetting.
A.
epispadias
B.
nephropathy
C.
nocturnal enuresis
D.
pyelotomy
Question #43
Benign ____________________ is an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland that most often occurs in men older than age 50.
A.
catheterization
B.
urethrostenosis
C.
prostatic hyperplasia
D.
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Question #44
The term ____________________ means excessive urination during the night.
A.
uremia
B.
nocturia
C.
nephrotic
D.
chronic
Question #45
____________________ is the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function by surgery or other methods.
A.
Nephritis
B.
Ablation
C.
Pyelonephritis
D.
Cystitis
Question #46
The medical term meaning scanty urination is ____________________.
A.
oliguria
B.
nocturia
C.
anuria
D.
chronic
Question #47
Urinary ____________________ is the insertion of a tube into the bladder.
A.
urethritis
B.
nephrolithiasis
C.
catheterization
D.
polyuria
Question #48
Narrowing of the urethra is described by the medical term ____________________.
A.
nephropathy
B.
epispadias
C.
urethrostenosis
D.
pyelotomy
Question #49
In the male, ____________________ is an abnormality in which the urethra opening is on the upper surface of the penis.
A.
hypospadias
B.
chronic
C.
ureterolith
D.
epispadias
Question #50
The term ____________________ describes any degenerative or inflammatory condition of the kidney.
A.
urethrotomy
B.
cystourethrography
C.
nephropathy
D.
pyelotomy
Question #51
The ____________________ syndrome is a condition characterized by high levels of protein in the urine and low levels of protein present in the blood.
A.
polyuria
B.
uremia
C.
nephrotic
D.
chronic
Question #52
____________________ replaces kidney function by filtering waste products directly from the patient's blood.
A.
Edema
B.
Hemodialysis
C.
Prostatism
D.
Ablation
Question #53
A/An ____________________ is a surgical incision into the renal pelvis.
A.
pyelotomy
B.
nephrotic
C.
nephropathy
D.
epispadias
Question #54
The urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination is known as ____________________ bladder.
A.
prostatic hyperplasia
B.
neurogenic
C.
nocturia
D.
nocturnal enuresis
Question #55
A/An _________________________ is the surgical removal of a nephrolith through an incision in the back.
A.
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
B.
epispadias
C.
urethrostenosis
D.
catheterization
Question #56
The final stage of chronic kidney disease is known as ____________________ renal disease.
A.
polyuria
B.
nephrotic
C.
end-stage
D.
oliguria
Question #57
____________________ is the placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision just above the pubic bone.
A.
Suprapubic catheterization
B.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
C.
Prostatic hyperplasia
D.
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
Question #58
____________________ is excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues.
A.
Prostatism
B.
Ablation
C.
Edema
D.
Polycystic
Question #59
The toxic condition in which urea and other waste products normally secreted in the urine are retained in the bloodstream is known as ____________________.
A.
polyuria
B.
dialysis
C.
polyuria
D.
uremia
Question #60
____________________ is the condition of having symptoms resulting from compression or obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
A.
Pyelonephritis
B.
Cystitis
C.
Prostatism
D.
Nephritis
Question #61
A/An ____________________ tumor is a malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in children.
A.
Wilms
B.
Ablation
C.
Edema
D.
Prostatism
Question #62
____________________ is the destruction of kidney stones with the use of ultrasonic waves traveling through water or gel.
A.
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
B.
Nephritis
C.
Suprapubic catheterization
D.
Pyelonephritis
Question #63
The condition known as ____________________ is an inflammation of the urethra.
A.
anuria
B.
uremia
C.
end-stage
D.
urethritis
Question #64
A voiding ____________________ is a diagnostic procedure to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra.
A.
cystourethrography
B.
pyelotomy
C.
urethrotomy
D.
nephropathy
Question #65
____________________ is a chronic inflammation within the walls of the bladder.
A.
uremia
B.
neurogenic
C.
pyelotomy
D.
Interstitial cystitis
Question #66
The term ____________________ means excessive urination.
A.
urethritis
B.
nephrolithiasis
C.
polyuria
D.
catheterization
Question #67
The procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function is known as ____________________.
A.
dialysis
B.
chronic
C.
hypospadias
D.
ureterolith
Question #68
The medical term ____________________ means bleeding from the urethra.
A.
dialysis
B.
urethritis
C.
urethrorrhagia
D.
polyuria
Question #69
A/An ____________________ is the placement of a catheter to maintain an opening between the pelvis of a kidney and the exterior of the body.
A.
nephrostomy
B.
urethrotomy
C.
pyelotomy
D.
cystourethrography
Question #70
In ____________________ the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from blood.
A.
peritoneal dialysis
B.
epispadias
C.
urethrostenosis
D.
catheterization
Question #71
____________________ is the inability to control excretory functions.
A.
dialysis
B.
polyuria
C.
urethrorrhagia
D.
Incontinence
Question #72
A/An ____________________ is a surgical incision into the urethra for relief of a stricture.
A.
urethrotomy
B.
cystourethrography
C.
nephropathy
D.
pyelotomy
Question #73
The disorder characterized by the presence of stones in the kidney is known as ____________________.
A.
catheterization
B.
urethrostenosis
C.
nephrolithiasis
D.
urethritis
Question #74
An abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina is known as a/an ____________________ fistula.
A.
polyuria
B.
Wilms
C.
vesicovaginal
D.
urethrorrhagia
Question #75
The type of nephritis that involves primarily the glomeruli is known as ____________________.
A.
uremia
B.
urethritis
C.
glomerulonephritis
D.
Interstitial cystitis
Question #76
_____ is an inflammation of both the renal pelvis and of the kidney.
A.
Glomerulonephritis
B.
Pyelonephritis
C.
Nephritis
D.
Cystitis
Question #77
Which term is also known as urge incontinence?
A.
neurogenic bladder
B.
stress incontinence
C.
overflow incontinence
D.
overactive bladder
Question #78
Which term describes the outer region of the kidney?
A.
medulla
B.
renal tubule
C.
nephron
D.
renal cortex
Question #79
The term _____ describes difficult or painful urination.
A.
dysuria
B.
anuria
C.
oliguria
D.
polyuria
Question #80
Which radiographic study is also known as a flat-plate of the abdomen?
A.
KUB
B.
cystography
C.
bladder ultrasound
D.
retrograde urography
Question #81
Which is a type of medication administered to increase urine secretion?
A.
diuretics
B.
dialysate
C.
electrolytes
D.
antispasmodics
Question #82
Which type of catheter is made of a flexible tube with a balloon filled with sterile water at the end to hold it in place in the bladder?
A.
intermittent catheter
B.
indwelling catheter
C.
Foley catheter
D.
short-term catheter
Question #83
Which term is also known as a urinary ileostomy?
A.
ileal conduit
B.
ureterectomy
C.
cystopexy
D.
cystectomy
Question #84
Urine drains from the ureters into the bladder through the _____.
A.
urethra
B.
ureteral orifices
C.
ureters
D.
urethral meatus
Question #85
_____ is difficulty in starting a urinary stream.
A.
Urinary hesitancy
B.
Urinary incontinence
C.
Urinary retention
D.
Prostatism
Question #86
Which term refers to the external opening of the urethra?
A.
ureter
B.
urea
C.
urethral meatus
D.
urinary bladder
Question #87
Which term refers to treatment for a nephrolith lodged in the ureter?
A.
ureteroscopy
B.
ureterectomy
C.
lithotomy
D.
ureterorrhaphy
Question #88
The elevation of the blood urea nitrogen caused by lack of blood flow to each kidney is called _____.
A.
cystalgia
B.
azotemia
C.
uremia
D.
edema
Question #89
Also known as nephrorrhaphy, a _____ is the surgical fixation of a floating kidney.
A.
nephroptosis
B.
hydronephrosis
C.
nephropyosis
D.
nephropexy
Question #90
Which term refers to the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements?
A.
urination
B.
urinary catheterization
C.
urinalysis
D.
urinary tract infection
Question #91
The _____ returns filtered blood to the bloodstream after passing through the glomerulus.
A.
renal artery
B.
renal vein
C.
renal tubule
D.
renal pelvis
Question #92
Which condition can be caused by the kidneys not receiving enough blood to filter due to dehydration or a sudden drop in blood volume or blood pressure?
A.
renal colic
B.
acute renal failure
C.
uremia
D.
end-stage renal disease
Question #93
_____ is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a nephrolith.
A.
cystocele
B.
renal colic
C.
nephritis
D.
cystalgia
Question #94
Which term is also known as ischuria?
A.
urinary tract infection
B.
urinary incontinence
C.
urinary retention
D.
dysuria
Question #95
Which term refers to behavioral therapy in which the patient learns to urinate on a schedule?
A.
nocturnal enuresis
B.
ablation
C.
bladder retraining
D.
Kegel exercises
Question #96
Which type of incontinence usually occurs in older men with enlarged prostates?
A.
overflow incontinence
B.
overactive bladder
C.
urinary incontinence
D.
stress incontinence
Question #97
Which term refers to a radiographic examination of the bladder after a contrast medium is instilled via a urethral catheter?
A.
retrograde urography
B.
cystography
C.
bladder ultrasound
D.
digital rectal examination
Question #98
A _____ is a surgical incision made to enlarge the opening of the urethral meatus.
A.
urethrotomy
B.
pyelotomy
C.
lithotomy
D.
meatotomy
Question #99
Each nephron contains a cluster of capillaries called a _____.
A.
urethra
B.
ureter
C.
medulla
D.
glomerulus
Question #100
A/An _____ is the removal of excess tissue from an enlarged prostate gland with the use of a resectoscope.
A.
prostatectomy
B.
transurethral prostatectomy
C.
retrograde ejaculation
D.
ablation
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