Chapter 34: Urinary Elimination; Key Terms Flashcards
Bacteremia
Infection in bloodstream
Bacteriuria
Presence of bacteria in the urine
Catheteization
Introduction of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove fluid
Cystitis
Irritated bladder: Inflammation of the bladder
Dysuria
Painful urination resulting from bacterial infection of the bladder and obstructive conditions of the urethra
Graduated Measuring Container
Receptacle for volume measurement
Hematuria
Blood in the urine
Micturition
Urination; act of passing or expelling urine voluntarily through the urethra
Post-void Residual
The amount of urine left in the bladder after urination
Proteinuria
Protein in the urine; usually albumin; can be a sign of renal disease, hypertension, or heart failure
Stoma
Artificially created opening between a body cavity, and the body’s surface
Suprapubic Catheter
Catheter surgically inserted through abdomen into bladder
Ureterostomy
Diversion of urine away from a diseased or defective bladder through an artificial opening in the skin
Urinal
Receptacle for collecting urine
Urinary Diversion
Surgical diversion of the drainage of urine, such as ureterostomy
Urinary Incontinence (UI)
Inability to control urination
Urinary Reflux
Abnormal, backward flow of urine
Urinary Retention
Retention of urine in the bladder; usually caused by temporary loss of muscle function
Urine Hat
Receptacle for collecting urine that fits in a toilet
Urometer
Device for measuring frequent and small amounts of urine from an indwelling urinary catheter system
Urosepsis
Organisms in bloodstream
Voiding
Process of urinating
