Pediatric Nursing | Genitourinary Disorders NCLEX Quiz 9
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Which of the following organisms is the most common cause of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children?
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Klebsiella
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Staphylococcus
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Escherichia coli
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Pseudomonas
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Test your knowledge on pediatric genitourinary disorders with this focused NCLEX quiz. It covers key conditions affecting children’s urinary and reproductive systems, helping you strengthen your understanding of symptoms, treatments, and nursing care. The questions are designed to reflect real clinical scenarios, giving you a practical edge in identifying and managing these disorders.
Whether you’re preparing for the NCLEX or refreshing your pediatric nursing skills, this quiz challenges your grasp of essential concepts in a clear and straightforward way. Use it to check your readiness and improve your confidence in this important area of pediatric care.
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Niklaus was born with hypospadias; which of the following should be avoided when a child has such condition?
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Surgery
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Circumcision
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Intravenous pyelography (IVP)
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Catheterization
Correct Answer
A. CircumcisionExplanation
Hypospadias refers to a condition in which the urethral opening is located below the glans penis or anywhere along the ventral surface (underside) of the penile shaft. The ventral foreskin is lacking. and the distal portion gives an appearance of a hood. Early recognition is important so that circumcision is avoided; the foreskin is used for the surgical repair.Option A: Surgery is the procedure of choice to improve the child’s ability to stand when urinating. improve the appearance of the penis. and preserve sexual adequacy.Option C: IVP is contraindicated if the child has an allergy to iodine or shellfish.Option D: Catheterization may be used to ensure urinary elimination.Rate this question:
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7-year-old Damon has cystitis; which of the following would Nurse Elena expect when assessing the child?
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Dysuria
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Costovertebral tenderness
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Flank pain
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High fever
Correct Answer
A. DysuriaExplanation
Dysuria is a symptom of a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) such as cystitis.Option B. C. D: Costovertebral tenderness. flank pain. and high fever are signs and symptoms of pyelonephritis. an upper UTI.Rate this question:
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Patient S is a sexually active adolescent; which of the following instructions would be included in the preventive teaching plan about urinary tract infections?
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Drinking acidic juices
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Avoiding urinating before intercourse
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Wearing nylon underwear
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Wiping back to front
Correct Answer
A. Drinking acidic juicesExplanation
Drinking acidic juices. such as cranberry juice. helps keep the urine at its desired pH and reduces the chance of infection.Option B. C. D: The client should wipe from front to back. wear cotton underwear. and void before and after intercourse.Rate this question:
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When educating parents regarding known antecedent infections in acute glomerulonephritis. which of the following should the nurse cover?
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Scabies
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Impetigo
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Herpes simplex
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Varicella
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A. ImpetigoExplanation
Impetigo. a bacterial infection of the skin. may be caused by streptococci and may precede acute glomerulonephritis. Although most streptococcal infections do not cause acute glomerulonephritis. when they do. a latent period of 10 to 14 days occur between the infection. usually of the skin (impetigo) or upper respiratory tract. and the onset of clinical manifestations.Option A. C. D: Scabies. herpes simplex. and varicella are not associated with acute glomerulonephritis.Rate this question:
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What is most likely the underlying physiology of primary enuresis?
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Psychogenic stress
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Delayed bladder maturation
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Urinary tract infection
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Vesicoureteral reflux
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A. Delayed bladder maturationExplanation
The most likely cause of primary enuresis is delayed or incomplete maturation of the bladder.Option A: Psychogenic stress may cause either primary or secondary enuresis. but it is not the leading cause of primary enuresis.Option C: UTIs may cause either primary or secondary enuresis. but they are not the leading cause of primary enuresis.Option D: Vesicoureteral reflux may cause either primary or secondary enuresis. but is not the leading cause of primary enuresis.Rate this question:
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Stefan was diagnosed with secondary vesicoureteral reflux; such condition usually results from which of the following?
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Acidic urine
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Congenital defects
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Hydronephrosis
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Infection
Correct Answer
A. InfectionExplanation
Infection is the most common cause of secondary vesicoureteral reflux.Option A: Acidic urine is normal and helps to prevent infection.Option B: Congenital defects cause primary vesicoureteral reflux.Option C: Hydronephrosis may result from vesicoureteral reflux.Rate this question:
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Alaric was diagnosed with minimal-change nephrotic syndrome; which of the following signs and symptoms are characteristics of the said disorder?
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Hypertension. edema. hematuria
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Hypertension. edema. proteinuria
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Gross hematuria. fever. proteinuria
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Poor appetite. edema. proteinuria
Correct Answer
A. Poor appetite. edema. proteinuriaExplanation
Clinical manifestations of nephrotic syndrome include loss of appetite due to edema of intestinal mucosa. proteinuria. and edema.Option A. B: Hypertension alone or accompanied by hematuria is associated with glomerulonephritis.Option C: Gross hematuria is not associated with nephrotic syndrome. Fever will occur only if infection also existed.Rate this question:
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Preferred nurses at the Nurseslabs Medical Center are about to perform a procedure related to a genitourinary (GU) problem to a group of pediatric patients. Which of the following groups would find it especially extra stressful?
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Infants
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Toddlers
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Preschoolers
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School-age children
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A. PreschoolersExplanation
In general. preschoolers have more fears because of their fantasies. contributing to fears of the simplest procedures. Castration fears are also prominent at this age and may be heightened by procedures related to GU problems.Option A. B. D: Typically. GU procedures do not create greater stress in infants. toddlers. and school-age children.Rate this question:
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Which of the following should be included when developing a teaching plan to prevent urinary tract infection? Select all that apply.
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Maintaining adequate fluid intake
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Avoiding urination before and after intercourse
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Emptying bladder with urination
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Wearing underwear made of synthetic material such as nylon
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Absorption of digested molecules
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Regulation of blood volume and pressure
Correct Answer(s)
A. Maintaining adequate fluid intake
A. Emptying bladder with urination
A. Regulation of blood volume and pressureExplanation
Option A: Fluid intake helps dilute urine and minimize infection potential.Option C: Emptying the bladder fully with each urination prevents stasis.Option F: Bubble baths and tight clothing may act as irritants.Option B. D. E: Children and teens should wear cotton underwear. keep their urine acidic. and void before and after intercourse (if sexually active).Rate this question:
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