Psychiatric Technician Practice Exam

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with a urinary tract infection?

1. Urgency

2. Hematuria

3. Constipation

4. Dysuria

The correct answer is: Constipation

Constipation is not typically associated with a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs generally involve symptoms that affect the urinary system, such as increased urgency, which is the frequent need to urinate; dysuria, which refers to painful urination; and hematuria, which is the presence of blood in the urine. These symptoms arise due to the infection and irritation of the bladder and urethra. In contrast, constipation pertains to the digestive system and involves infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. While there may be indirect effects of a UTI that influence overall comfort or bowel habits, constipation does not directly correlate with the typical symptoms seen in urinary infections.