Bladder And Bowel Care Flashcards
Polyuria
Excessive production of urine.
Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination.
Haematuria
Blood in the urine.
Proteinuria
Abnormally high presence of protein in the urine which may indicate pre eclampsia or damage to the kidneys.
Urinalysis
A screening test of the urine to detect disease or abnormal conditions.
GFR
Glomerular Filtration Rate. The rate at which the kidneys filter through fluids.
Glycosuria
An excess of sugar in the urine. Could be an indication of diabetes.
Origuria
The production of abnormally small amounts of urine.
Micturition
The act of passing urine.
Clostridium Difficile
A bacteria which effects the bowel and causes excessive diarrhoea. Tends to occur when someone is taking a series of antibiotics.
Specific Gravity
Compares the density of water to the density of urine. Can be used to determine how effectively the kidneys are filtering through fluids and also hydration levels.
M.S.U.
Midstream Specimen (of) Urine
Clean Catch Specimen
Method of collecting a urine sample to be tested using urinalysis for infection or other abnormalities.
Diuresis
The increased or excessive production of urine.
Anuria
No urine output whatsoever.
Ketonuria
The presence of excessive ketones in the urine.
Enuresis
Involuntary urine secretion (e.g. Wetting the bed).
Urge incontinance
Whilst experiencing urgency, the individual in question is unable to reach the toilet in time and is therefore incontinant.
Stress incontinance
Involuntary loss of urine during increase in abdominal pressure (e.g. When coughing, sneezing, laughing).
Overflow Incontinance
Bladder is simply full and as a result overflows, resulting in urine secretion.
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult passing of faeces.
Malaena
Stools are black and tarry due to blood being present.
Pruritusani
Chronic itching in the anal region. Can be a result of worms or other infections.
Steatorrhoea
Excessive fat in the faeces.
Tenesmus
Straining and pain during stool passing or urinating.
Meconium
The initial stool passed by a newborn.
Why would we carry out catheterisation? Give 3 reasons.
- Prior to a LSCS
- During labour if a woman is unable to pass urine or if an epidural is in place
- To accurately monitor fluid balance (if a woman has experienced sepsis or preeclampsia)
How much water must we inflate the catheter with to hold it in place?
10 ml
What must we document following catheterisation? 5 things.
- date
- time
- signature
- consent
- catheter details (e.g. type, size, expiration date, lot number).
