ch. 20 minors Flashcards
Stones caused by the precipitation of minerals, such as calcium and other substances from the urine or kidney filtrate are:
Calculi
a urethral or ureteral catheter that is left in place is an
indwelling catheter
backward flow of a body fluid is a
reflux
——- is an instrument or other device that puts pressure on tissue, usually to stop bleeding
Tamponade
Twisting of an organ or a structure on itself is
Torsion
Where is the retroperitoneal cavity located
posterior to the peritoneal cavity
The —– are the primary organs for filtration of the blood
Kidneys
The ——— is composed of a vast system of microscopic tubules that communicate directly with the capillaries to filter the blood
Glomerulus
—— ——– are formed by the precipitation of specific salts from filtrate that becomes supersaturated
kidney stones
—— —— are paired organs that lie on the medial side of the upper kidney
adrenal glands
the —— communicates with the lower bladder to enable excretion of urine from the body
urethra
—– is layered tissue sac that encases the testicles
scrotum
the —— —— surrounds the urethra and secretes an alkaline fluid that contributes to seminal fluid
prostate gland
——— patients are extremely careful of their AV access sites and need to take precautions to prevent injury at the site
Hemodialysis
a —– may be used to outline structures of the urinary system including any stones larger than 2mm
KUB
a ——- attaches to the head of a scope and accepts accessories
bridge
———— uses a rigid or flexible ureteroscope, which is inserted through the urethra and advanced into the renal pelvis and ureter
ureteroscopy
whenever electrosurgical instruments are used, the irrigation fluid must be
non-electrolytic
a —– incision is made in the skin and carried circumferentially
dorsal
a —— is a benign, fluid filled sac that developes in the anterior testis
Hydrocele
patients are monitored for post op —– and ——–
swelling and hemorrhage
a —— ——– is placed into the scrotal sac after orchiectomy
testicular prosthesis
the pt is prepped and draped for an abdominal laparoscopic procedure in what position?
Lithotomy
—– —– is performed for chronic and acute ESRD
Kidney Transplantation