Chapter 6 Quiz

Question 1

This condition is associated with blunted calyces and probable dilation of the collecting system.

Answer 1

Pyelonephritis

Question 2

This condition is associated with renal agenesis on one side.

Answer 2

Hyperplasia

Question 3

This disease eventually replaces all renal tissue; the kidney is lobulated and

Answer 3

Polycystic renal disease

Question 4

Enlargement of one kidney owing to the absence of kidney on the other side.

Answer 4

Hyperplasia

Question 5

Associated with a congenitally short ureter.

Answer 5

Renal ectopy

Question 6

Presents as multiple cysts around the age of 30 years.

Answer 6

Polycystic renal disease

Question 7

Also known as Bright disease.

Answer 7

Glomerulonephritis

Question 8

Absence of one kidney.

Answer 8

Renal agenesis

Question 9

Define the following term.

Cystitis

Answer 9

inflammation of the bladder

Question 10

Define the following term

Hematuria

Answer 10

blood in the urine

Question 11

what is a term used for “floating kidney”

Answer 11

Nephroptosis

Question 12

What is Pyelitis

Answer 12

inflammation of the renal pelvis

Question 13

Choose the correct definition for Renal agenesis

Answer 13

total failure of a kidney to develop

Question 14

One kidney is located across the midline on the same side as the other.

Answer 14

Crossed ectopy

Question 15

Shows sharp calyces along with dilation of the collecting system.

Answer 15

Hydronephrosis

Question 16

Misplaced kidneys usually found in the pelvis.

Answer 16

Renal ectopy

Question 17

Inflammatory disease of the glomeruli.

Answer 17

Glomerulonephritis

Question 18

Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney?

Answer 18

Nephrons

Question 19

Which of the following involves a cystic dilation of the distal ureter near the entrance to the bladder?

Answer 19

Ureterocele

Question 20

At which margins of the bladder to the ureters enter?
1. Posterior
2. Superior
3. Inferior

Answer 20

1 and 2

Question 21

Which of the following is not a normal function of the renal system?

Answer 21

Discharge of red blood cells into the urine

Question 22

Which of the following is a radiographic study of the urinary bladder that involves the direct injection of a contrast media through a catheter?

Answer 22

Cystography

Question 23

Cystitis refers to an inflammation of the:

Answer 23

Urinary bladder

Question 24

An accumulation of fluid, chiefly in the kidneys, pelves, and calyces, is:

Answer 24

Hydronephrosis

Question 25

Which of the following concerning the kidneys is true?

Answer 25

The kidneys normally descend when an individual changes from the recumbent to the erect position

The right kidney is lower than the left

The kidneys move during respiration

All of the above are true

Question 26

A horseshoe kidney results when:

Answer 26

The kidneys fuse together at the bottom

Question 27

If an individual is born with a normal kidney and a hypoplastic kidney, the size of the normal kidney when adulthood is reached will be

Answer 27

Larger than normal

Question 28

A post-void radiographic image is done to demonstrate:
1. Reflux of urine
2. Residual urine
3. Prostatic enlargement

Answer 28

1, 2, and 3

Question 29

When a retrograde cystogram is performed to detect ureteral reflux, the radiographic image is taken:

Answer 29

During voiding