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Chpt 24: Urinary Elimination Flashcards

1
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over-active bladder

A

aka incontinence

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mixed incontinence

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combination of stress incontinence and urge incontinence

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3
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over-flow incontinence

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loss of small amounts of urine that leak from a bladder that is always full

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4
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functional incontinence

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occurs when the person has bladder control but can’t use the toilet in time

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5
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urinary frequency

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voiding at frequent intervals

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6
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stress incontinence

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when urine leaks during exercise and certain movements that cause pressure on the bladder

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7
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uriniary urgerncy

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need to void at once

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urge incontinence

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loss of urine in response to a sudden urgent need to void

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reflex incontinence

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loss of urine at predictable intervals when the bladder is full

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oliguria

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scant amount of urine, usually less than 500mL in 24hrs

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11
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transcient incontinence

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temp. occasional incontinence thats reversed when the cause is treated

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12
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urinary retention

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inability to void

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13
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what system removes solid wastes from the body

A

digestive system

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14
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what a health amount of urine

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1500mL

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15
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what can you do if the person has difficulty starting the urine stream

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run water

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16
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what food can make your pee bright yellow

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carrots or sweet potatoes

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17
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what should be reported or recorded at once when caring for infant (reguarding the urinary system)

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if the infant hasn’t had a wet diaper in several hours

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18
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when youre getting ready to give a person the bedpan, what should you do to the bed

A

raise the head of the bed slightly for the person’s comfort

19
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where are urinals typically placed

A

bed rails

20
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how do you help a man who’s unable to stand when he needs to use a urinal

A

place and hold the urinal for him

21
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when is a commode used

A

when the person needs to be in the normal position for elimination

22
Q

when you place a commode over the toilet what should you always do

A

lock the wheels

23
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when caring for an incontinent person who often wets right after you’ve changed them

A

talk to the nurse if youre becoming impatient

24
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when a person with dementia what measures may help keep the person clean and dry?

A

observe for signs that the person may need to void, such as pulling at the clothing

25
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what should you doc. when applying an incontinence product

A

date, time, and your initials on the new product

26
Q

whats to goal of bladder training

A

control of urination

27
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when you’re assisting the person with habit training to have normal elimination, when is voiding scheduled?

A

voiding is scheduled at regular times to match person’s voiding habits

28
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where you assist with bladder training for a person with an indwelling catheter what do you do

A

at first, clamp the catheter for 1 hour

29
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BM

A

bowel movement

30
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what substances increase urine production

A

cofee
tea
alcohol
some drugs

31
Q

fracture pans are used for….

A 
w/ casts
in traction
limited back motion
after spinal cord injury
hip fracture
hip replacement/ surg.
osteoporosis/arhtritis
32
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a bariatric bedpan place with what end under the butt?

A

Small end

33
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what overservations are important when a person vids in a bedpan or urinal

A 
wine color, clarity, color
amount
prescence of particle
hematuria
complaints
34
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what 3 complaints should you report

A

urgerncy, burning, dysuria

35
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when youre handling bedpans urinals and commodes and their contents you should follow

A

standard precautions

bloodborne pathogen standard

36
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when delegated to provide a urinal what guidelines should you follow

A 
how its used sitting, standing eyc
help needed
if man needs support to stand
leave room/ stay with person
nurse needs to observe urine before disposal
observations 2 report and record
when 2 report observations
what patient/res. concerns to report @ once
37
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when you transfer a person to commode from bed, you must practice safe transfer procedures and use a ______ and ____ the wheels

A

transfer belt

lock the wheels

38
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whats the risk factors and causes of incontinence related to women,men,age,weight,smoking,diabetes

A

women pregnancy child birth, menopause
men-prostate probs
-age-bladder muscles lose strength, holds less urine
smoking- cough increases pressure on bladder, overactive
diabetes- nerve amage

39
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who are alcohol, bladder irritation, caffeine, constipation, increased fluid intake, urinary tract infection related to transcient incontinence

A

alcohol: stim. bladder, urge incontinence, increase urine production
bladder irritation cause by: some drinks/food
caffeine: increase urine production
constipation or fecal impaction: irritates nerves
urinary tract infection: irritates bladder, urge needed to void

40
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when you’re delegated to apply incontinence products you need this info from the nurse and care plan:

A 
size
product
barrier cream needed? What cream
observe to report
when 2 report observations
res. concerns to report
41
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what observations should you report and record when you are delegated to aply incontincence products

A

urine color
leakage
hematuria
pain, itching, burning, irritation, need to void
amnt of urine
a poor product fit
s/s of skin breakdown redness, irritation, etc.

42
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when you provide pernial care after a person is incontinent remember to…

A

folow standard precautions & Blood Born pathogen standard
follow care plan, use soap’s words
expose only pernial area
dry the pernial area and butt
protect person and dry garments and linens
remove wet; incontinence products

43
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the catheter is clamped for 1 hour at first and over time, 3-4 hours when what is done

A

bladder training is being done

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