21 + 22 Flashcards
phimosis
foreskin is so tight that it cannot be retracted
urinary meatus location
center of the tip
epispadias/hypospadias
rare case in which urinary meatus is in the upper side (EPI) or lower side (HYPO)
orchitis
inflammation of the testicle
cremasteric reflex
causes testicles to migrate upwards temporarily
-caused by cold, stimulus, or touch
varicocele
distended cord
- common cause of male infertility
- may feel like bag of worms upon palpation
bladder cancer
RF
- males>females
- hx smoking
bladder cancer
subjective findings
- flank pain
- dysuria
bladder cancer
objective findings
- hematuria
- frequent urination
- edema in lower extremities
- pelvic pain
most common site of infection
bladder
UTI
bacteria causes CYSTITIS
cystitis
inflammation of bladder
-may spread to kidney
UTI
subjective findings
- incr urinary urgency
- dysuria
- suprapubic or lower back pain
UTI
objective findings
- incr urinary frequency
- hematuria
- cloudy fould smelling urine
dysreflexia
bladder distention causes a sympathetic response that can trigger hypertensive crisis
-affects ppl w spinal cord injury at level T17 or higher
incontinence
inability to retain urine
5 types
5 types of incontinence
FUNCTNL: unable to reach toilet bc of outside factors
REFLX: spinal cord damage
STRESS: intraabdominal pressure
URGE: consuming lots of liquid in short time or diminished bladder capacity
TOTAL: neurologic condition
Urinary retention
cannot empty bladder
-pt may release small amounts of overflow when bladder reaches max capacity
to palpate the base of the fundus… locate it in the…
2-2.5 inches below the umbilicus in the lower abdomen
