Block 12: Admission/Transfer/Dishcarge, Ht & Wt, Restraints, I & O

Question 1

24 hr. Urine Collection

Answer 1

A urine specimen consisting of all urine voided in a 24-hour period.

Question 2

Clean Catch/Midstream

Answer 2

A urine method used to prevent germs from the penis or vagina from getting into a urine sample.

Question 3

Collection Device (Hat)

Answer 3

In health care, a collection container that is sometimes inserted into a toilet to collect and measure urine or stool.

Question 4

Inventory/Belonging List

Answer 4

A detailed list of articles, goods, property, etc.

Question 5

Intake and Output Sheet (I&O)

Answer 5

Documentation of measuring and recording all fluids that enter and leave the body.

Question 6

Restraints

Answer 6

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.

Question 7

Restraint Alternatives

Answer 7

Any intervention used in place of a restraint or that reduces the need for a restraint.

Question 8

Sample/Specimen

Answer 8

Gathered matter of a medical patient’s tissue, fluid, or other material derived from the patient used for laboratory analysis.

Question 9

Urinalysis

Answer 9

Examination of the urine under a microscope and by chemical means.

Question 10

Closed Bed

Answer 10

A bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place.

Question 11

Condom Catheter

Answer 11

Catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis; also called external or Texas catheter.

Question 12

Down Drain Bag

Answer 12

Urine drainage bags collect urine. The bag will attach to a catheter (tube) that is inside the bladder.

Question 13

Fan Fold

Answer 13

The process of folding linen like a fan to the side or bottom of the bed.

Question 14

Graduate

Answer 14

The process of folding linen like a fan to the side or bottom of the bed.

Question 15

Indwelling Catheter

Answer 15

A type of catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; urine drains into a bag.

Question 16

Intravenous (IV)

Answer 16

The delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein.

Question 17

Leg Bag

Answer 17

A small bag that connects to an indwelling catheter to collect urine. It is strapped to the leg and can be hidden under clothing.

Question 18

Mitered Corner

Answer 18

A corner that is made by folding and tucking the sheet so that it lies flat and neat against the mattress.

Question 19

Occupied Bed

Answer 19

A bed made while a person is in the bed.

Question 20

Open Bed

Answer 20

A bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed, ready to receive a patient or resident.

Question 21

Side Rails

Answer 21

Devices connected to the sides of a bed that can be raised or lowered, intended to prevent a patient from falling.

Question 22

Straight Catheter

Answer 22

A catheter that does not remain inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected.

Question 23

Suprapubic Catheter

Answer 23

A surgically created connection between the urinary bladder and the skin used to drain urine from the bladder in individuals with obstruction of normal urinary flow.

Question 24

Toe Tuck (Pleat)

Answer 24

Top pleat made at the end of the bed over the toes as a last step of making an occupied bed, allows toes to move freely.