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Chapter 45: Urinary Elimination Flashcards

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Severe kidney disease in which no urine is produced. What is this defined as?

A

Anuria

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presence of bacteria in urine. What is this defined as?

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Bacteremia

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Introduction of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove fluid. What is this defined as?

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Catheterization

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An irritated bladder that causes a frequent and urgent sensation of the need to void. What is this defined as?

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Cystitis

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increased urine formation. What is this defined as?

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Diuresis

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Painful urination resulting from bacterial infection of the bladder and obstructive conditions of the urethra. What is this defined as?

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Dysuria

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Function within the bone marrow to stimulate RBC production and maturation and prolongs the life of mature RBCs. What is this defined as?

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Erythropoietin

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abnormal presence of blood in urine. What is this defined as?

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Hematuria

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Common bladder complaint that occurs more frequently with aging includes the symptoms of urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urge incontinence. What is this defined as?

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Hyperactive Bladder

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external opening of the urethra, from which urine is ejected during urination. What is this defined as?

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Meatus

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act of passing or expelling urine voluntarily through the urethra. What is this defined as?

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Micturition

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This is the functional unit of the kidneys. What is this defined as?

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Nephron

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A tube that is placed directly into the renal pelvis that drains from one or both kidneys. What is this defined as?

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Nephrostomy

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awakening to void one or more times at night. What is this defined as?

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Nocturia

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Occasional daytime accidents (nighttime voiding without awakening) sometimes continue until age 5. What is this defined as?

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Noctural Enuresis

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Urine output that is decreased despite normal intake of fluids. What is this defined as?

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Oliguria

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bladder is overly full and bladder pressure exceeds sphincter pressure, resulting in involuntary leakage of urine. What is this defined as?

A

Overflow Incontinence

18
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Improve strength of pelvic floor muscles and consist of repetitive contractions of muscle groups. What is this defined as?

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Pelvic Floor Exercises

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Excessive output of urine. What is this defined as?

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Polyuria

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The presence of large proteins in the urine. What is this defined as?

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Proteinuria

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Bacteria or virus infecting the kidneys. What is this defined as?

A

Pyelonephritis

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This is the loss of voluntary control of urination. What is this defined as?

A

Reflex Incontinence

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An obstruction within a ureter such as a kidney stone results in strong peristaltic waves that attempt to move the obstruction into the bladder. What is this defined as?

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Renal Calculus

24
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This is a treatment for uremic symptoms (nausea, vomiting, headache). What is this defined as?

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Renal Replacement Therapy

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