Renal Surgery Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of Kidney Surgery

Question 1

Which type of kidney stone is most prevalent, accounting for the majority of cases?

Accepted Answer

Calcium oxalate

Answer

Uric acid

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Struvite

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Cystine

Question 2

Among the following factors, which one is not recognized as a risk factor for developing kidney cancer?

Accepted Answer

Young age

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Obesity

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Smoking

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Hypertension

Question 3

For small, localized kidney tumors, which surgical approach is generally preferred?

Accepted Answer

Partial nephrectomy

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Radical nephrectomy

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Laparoscopic nephrectomy

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Robotic-assisted nephrectomy

Question 4

What is the name of the surgical procedure used to remove a segment of the ureter?

Accepted Answer

Ureterectomy

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Ureterotomy

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Ureteroplasty

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Nephroureterectomy

Question 5

In the evaluation of kidney stones, which imaging technique is most commonly employed?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

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X-ray

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CT scan

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MRI

Question 6

For uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), which antibiotic is typically the first choice for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin

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Trimethoprim

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Ciprofloxacin

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Augmentin

Question 7

Which of the following symptoms is not typically associated with kidney cancer?

Accepted Answer

Blurred vision

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Hematuria

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Flank pain

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Fatigue

Question 8

In women, what is the most common location for a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Bladder

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Kidney

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Urethra

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Ureter

Question 9

Which is the main risk factor for developing kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate fluid intake

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Excessive calcium consumption

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Excessive weight

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Diabetes

Question 10

What is the most prevalent histological type of kidney cancer?

Accepted Answer

Renal cell carcinoma

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Transitional cell carcinoma

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Wilms' tumor

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Nephroblastoma

Question 11

Which hormone plays a critical role in regulating kidney fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone

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Aldosterone

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Cortisol

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Renin

Question 12

What is the most common complication associated with ureteral stenting?

Accepted Answer

Infection

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Ureteral perforation

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Ureteral obstruction

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Renal failure

Question 13

What imaging technique offers the most accurate assessment of kidney stone size and location?

Accepted Answer

Computed tomography (CT)

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Ultrasound

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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

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Magnetic resonance urography (MRU)

Question 14

Which surgical approach is commonly employed for open partial nephrectomy?

Accepted Answer

Flank incision

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Transperitoneal approach

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Lumbosacral approach

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Axillary incision

Question 15

What is the foremost objective of ureteral stenting?

Accepted Answer

Relief of urinary obstruction

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Prevention of urinary tract infection

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Facilitation of stone passage

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Provision of access for ureteroscopy

Question 16

According to the recommended surgical principles, what should be the minimum surgical margin for radical nephrectomy in cases of non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

2 cm

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1 cm

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3 cm

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5 cm

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for managing complications of urinary tract infections (UTIs), such as pyelonephritis and urosepsis?

Accepted Answer

Nephrectomy

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Antibiotics

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Percutaneous nephrostomy

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Ureteral stenting

Question 18

Which of these factors is LEAST likely to contribute to kidney stone formation?

Accepted Answer

Sedentary lifestyle

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Low fluid intake

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High urine acidity

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High salt diet

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a surgical approach used to treat kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Transluminal nephrostomy

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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

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Ureteroscopy

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Open pyelolithotomy

Question 20

What is the most common reason for a nephrectomy (kidney removal)?

Accepted Answer

Renal cell carcinoma

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Urinary tract infection

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Hydronephrosis

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Kidney stones

Question 21

Which of the following is a possible complication that can occur after renal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Arteriovenous fistula

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Hepatic failure

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Peritonitis

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Pneumothorax

Question 22

Which of these is a factor that increases the risk of developing kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration

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High intake of fruits and vegetables

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Regular exercise

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Normal body weight

Question 23

What is the main purpose of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in managing kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Removal of large or complex kidney stones

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Preventing the formation of kidney stones

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Treatment of small, uninfected stones

Question 24

What is the standard treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

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Surgery

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Dietary changes

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Alternative medicine

Question 25

What is the most common type of kidney cancer?

Accepted Answer

Renal cell carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma

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Transitional cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma