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- 3. Organism lacking a nucleus, including Archaea and Bacteria.
- 4. ____ factors for post-op infection include factors that compromise the immune system, or behavioural factors such as hygiene, mobility, or nutrition.
- 5. Looks for specific antibodies made to combat infection; more sensitive than direct analysis due to the body manufacturing more antibodies than pathogens present.
- 9. Untreated chronic pyelonephritis results in scarring and deformation of renal calyces and pelvis, and is a significant cause of _____ ______.
- 11. Contraction of a bacterium plasma membrane from the cell wall to decrease interior volume while maintaining shape, allowing it to maintain integrity in hypertonic media.
- 13. Component of many bacteria cells which prevents crenation in hypertonic media, or rupture in hypotonic media.
- 14. ____ factors for post-op infection include presence of infection at a remote site prior to surgery, inappropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis, improper skin prep or sterile technique, and foreign bodies.
- 17. This is a risk factor for UTIs due to the inhibition of phagocytic and diapededic activity of neutrophils in the blood.
- 19. When collecting a ____, it is important to ensure it is labelled with the patient ID, date and time, if the patient is on antibiotics and what kind, and the initials of the person collecting.
- 22. This common antibiotic resistant gram+ bacteria may spread easily in hospitals (acronym). Severe infections may cause toxic shock syndrome.
- 23. Inflammation of the bladder which may result from infection or trauma.
- 26. A protective host defence mechanism in which urine from the bladder flushes out most bacteria is known as the ______ phenomenon.
- 27. _____ reflux occurs when urine flows back from the bladder into the ureters, which may occur due to congenital defects or due to bladder obstruction.
- 28. Inflammation of the bladder reduces its capacity, resulting in urinary _____.
- 29. Pyelonephritis is most commonly associated from ascending gram ____ bacteria.
- 30. The presence of this in hospitalized patients is a major risk factor for UTI development.
- 32. _____ analysis analyzes the immune response to bacteria.
- 34. Structure produced by some bacteria in a dormant state when environmental conditions are unfavorable.
- 36. Pain in this region may be a symptom of cystitis.
- 37. UTIs may be diagnosed if there is a presence of 100,000 _____ ____ units per mL of urine.
- 38. Contains a singular circular chromosome in prokaryotic cells, lacking a plasma membrane.
- 39. Analysis of bacteria based on ____ includes the use of strain-specific antibodies and can differentiate between different strains and different species.
- 42. ____ factors for post-op infection include improper ventilation, contaminated surgical attire or equipment, or improper hand hygiene among the surgical team.
- 44. Most common trigger of bacterial movement in response to chemical gradients.
- 45. Protective urogenital flora species in females which metabolizes glycogen.
- 48. Blood in the urine which may result from bladder ulcerations due to infection.
- 51. Group ____ is a method of transporting substances into bacterial cells against their concentration gradient, in which bacteria chemically modify the substance to make the gradient more favourable for transport.
- 55. ____ _____ bacteria have a cell wall consisting of many peptidoglycan layers and may appear purple with staining.
- 58. An opportunistic infection arising from normal body flora is considered this.
- 60. Analysis of bacteria based on ____ is faster than phenotype and detects small amounts of a microorganism by examining its DNA.
- 61. Most common infectious agent in urinary tract infections. Gram negative.
- 62. Cytoplasmic structure within some prokaryotes allowing for nutrient storage.
- 63. Strain of infectious agent; some more likely to cause infection than others.
- 64. Asymptomatic _____ typically does not indicate treatment measures, except in pregnant women or people undergoing urological procedures with mucosal trauma.
- 69. An infection is considered ____ if the infectious agent migrates from outer surface inward and up the body.
- 72. ____ analysis analayzes pathogens or its products based on phenotype, genotype, or serotype.
- 73. Lower UTIs may be ____ due to persistence or reinfection.
- 75. Major component of bacterial cell walls which is often a target of antibiotics and antigens.
- 76. Cell wall synthesis inhibitor that targets gram positive bacteria resistant to beta-lactams; typically restricted in use.
- 78. Class of drug also known as a cell wall inhibitor.
- 79. _____ obstructions include urinary tract stones, prostatic hyperplasia, pregnancy, and certain urinary structure malformations.
- 80. When a bacteria is metabolically active, it is considered _____.
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- 1. _____ reflux occurs when urine flows back from the urethra into the bladder which may occur in females with coughing, squatting, or abrupt interruption of voiding.
- 2. Presence of white blood cells in urine, often causing a cloudy appearance.
- 6. Burning or pain with urination; frequent symptom of acute cystitis.
- 7. UTIs that are ____ are more difficult to treat and tend to be associated with obstructive uropathy or reflux.
- 8. Upper UTI affecting the parenchyma and pelvis of the kidney; may present with lower UTI symptoms as well as kidney pain.
- 10. Structures used by prokaryotic cells to move in liquid environments.
- 12. Urinary _____ increases the risk of UTI development by providing a medium for microbial growth.
- 15. Minimal bactericidal _____ or minimal inhibitory _____ tests expose bacteria to different antibiotic concentrations to determine the minimal amount of antibiotic to slow or kill a microbe.
- 16. Decrease in estrogen which increases the risk of UTI in women.
- 18. A vital part of patient teaching is ensuring they take the full antibiotic _____.
- 20. Antibiotic overuse and resultant rapid bacterial evolution results in antimicrobial ______.
- 21. This hormone in pregnant women increases the risk of UTI development due to smooth muscle relaxation, reducing peristaltic activity in the ureters.
- 24. Content of some prokaryotic cells which contain extrachromosomal DNA molecules, often carrying genes with advantageous traits (such as antibiotic resistance).
- 25. Possible symptom of UTI in older adults.
- 28. _____ obstructions include neurogenic bladder, voiding infrequency, detrustor muscle istability, and constipation.
- 31. Process by which metabolically active cells transform into a dormant state.
- 33. ____ _____ bacteria have a complex cell envelope structure which emits an endotoxin, contributing to symptoms such as fever, hemorrhage, and septic shock.
- 35. Culture and ____ is used to identify the type of pathogen and the type of antimicrobial agent most likely to be effective.
- 40. This fluid in males contains immunoglobulins which provide some protection from UTI development.
- 41. Antibiotics are considered _____ if they kill bacteria.
- 43. Antibiotics are considered _____ if they slow the growth of bacteria.
- 46. Specimen collection is best done during the ____ phase, when a patient is exhibiting specific signs and symptoms.
- 47. A UTI is considered ____ if infection occurs without comorbidities or structural abnormalities.
- 49. This test is considered the "gold standard" of UTI diagnosis; detects the presence of specific microorganisms in urine.
- 50. Bacterial characteristics including cell or colony shape, biochemical traits (metabolism, toxins), or gram stain. The "gold standard" of lab tests.
- 52. This may be prevented by using closed drainage systems, careful attention to perineal hygiene, careful hygiene, catheter care, and early detection and treatment (acronym).
- 53. An infection is considered _____ if the infectious agent travels in blood or lymph to make its way to target organs.
- 54. _____ factors are characteristics which help microbes evade host defences to produce disease.
- 56. Clinical manifestations of upper UTI include abrupt onset of chills, high fever, and ache/tenderness at the _____ angle.
- 57. Process by which a dormant bacteria cell resumes metabolic activity.
- 59. Method in which an agar plate of bacteria is exposed to a variety of antibiotics to determine its resistance to varying types of antibiotic.
- 64. Colony of microbes forming in layers on surfaces. Layering assists in resisting the action of antibiotics and host immune defences.
- 65. An infection arising from foreign bacteria is considered this.
- 66. Structure enclosing the cytoplasm and internal cell structures.
- 67. Urine test that detects the presence of leukocyte esterase (produced by WBCs) or nitrites (produced by some bacteria).
- 68. Sugar coat outside of some prokaryotic cells that allows cells to adhere to surfaces and form biofilms.
- 70. Examines blood cell characteristics to determine the type of infection and thus, the type of lab test and treatment that may be needed (acronym).
- 71. Bacteria are considered this if recurrent infections occur due to an infectious source.
- 74. Urine is typically _____ due to urea, making it hostile to bacterial growth.
- 77. Infection of urinary structures including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and/or urethra (acronym).
