Urinary System: Structure, Function, and Medical Terminology for Medical Coding

Question 1

The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine, is called the:

Accepted Answer

Nephron

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Urethra

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Bladder

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Ureter

Question 2

The hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells is:

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Erythropoietin

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Renin

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Insulin

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Glucagon

Question 3

Inflammation of the urinary bladder is known as:

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Cystitis

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Nephritis

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Urethritis

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Pyelonephritis

Question 4

The procedure used to non-invasively break up kidney stones using sound waves is:

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Lithotripsy

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Cystoscopy

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Ureteroscopy

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Nephrectomy

Question 5

The imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of the urinary system is:

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Ultrasound

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X-ray

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MRI

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CT Scan

Question 6

The medical term for an enlarged prostate gland is:

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Prostate cancer

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Prostatitis

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Urethral stricture

Question 7

What is the primary structural and functional unit of the kidneys?

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Nephron

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Ureter

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Bladder

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Urethra

Question 8

What is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Cystitis

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Nephritis

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Urethritis

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Pyelonephritis

Question 9

Which type of urinary catheter is typically inserted through the urethra into the bladder for long-term drainage?

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Foley catheter

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Suprapubic catheter

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Ureteral catheter

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Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter

Question 10

What is the primary diagnostic test for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

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Urine culture

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Blood test

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Physical exam

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X-ray

Question 11

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the kidney?

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Nephrectomy

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Cystectomy

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Ureterectomy

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Prostatectomy

Question 12

Which coding system is used to classify diagnoses and procedures related to the urinary system in the United States?

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ICD-10-CM

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CPT

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HCPCS

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DRG

Question 13

What is the primary functional unit of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Nephron

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Ureter

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Bladder

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Urethra

Question 14

Which hormone is involved in regulating sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Epinephrine

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Insulin

Question 15

What is the term for an abnormally high level of protein in the urine?

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Proteinuria

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Hematuria

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Glucosuria

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Pyuria

Question 16

Which of the following is a prevalent cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

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Escherichia coli

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Nephron

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Ureter

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Glomerulus

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Bladder

Question 18

Which hormone regulates blood pressure by controlling sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Epinephrine

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Cortisol

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Insulin

Question 19

What is the main function of the bladder?

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Store urine

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Filter blood

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Produce urine

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Transport urine to the kidneys

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the bladder?

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Cystitis

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Urethritis

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Pyelonephritis

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Nephritis

Question 21

What is the abbreviation for a urine culture and sensitivity test?

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UC&S

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UA

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CBC

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CMP

Question 22

What is the name of the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?

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Urethra

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Ureter

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Glomerulus

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Nephron

Question 23

Which of the following is a risk factor for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Holding urine for prolonged periods

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Diabetes

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High blood pressure

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Heart disease