Which factor predisposes a child to urinary tract infections? ...

[nummyann]

Which factor predisposes a child to urinary tract infections?
 
  a. Increased fluid intake c. Prostatic secretions in males
  b. Short urethra in young girls d. Frequent emptying of the bladder

Question 2

The nurse is assisting the pediatric provider with a newborn examination. The provider notes that the infant has hypospadias. The nurse understands that hypospadias refers to:
 
  a. Absence of a urethral opening.
  b. Penis shorter than usual for age.
  c. Urethral opening along dorsal surface of penis.
  d. Urethral opening along ventral surface of penis.

[cuttiesgirl16]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The short urethra in females provides a ready pathway for invasions of organisms. Increased fluid intake and frequent bladder emptying offer protective measures against urinary tract infections. Prostatic secretions have antibacterial properties that inhibit bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Hypospadias is a congenital condition in which the urethral opening is located anywhere along the ventral surface of the penis. The urethral opening is present, but not at the glans. Hypospadias does not refer to the size of the penis. When the urethral opening is along the dorsal surface of the penis, it is known as epispadias.

[nummyann]

Excellent

[ryansturges]

Gracias!