Elimination

Question 1

kidneys

Answer 1

where urine is produced

Question 2

ureters

Answer 2

where urine travels

Question 3

bladder

Answer 3

urine reservoir

Question 4

urethra

Answer 4

where urine is excreted

Question 5

function of kidneys

Answer 5

• maintain composition and volume of fluids
• filter and excrete blood constituents not needed
• retains those that are needed

Question 6

function or urethra

Answer 6

excretes waste products (urine)

Question 7

nephron function

Answer 7

maintain and regulate fluid balance through the mechanisms of selective reabsorption and secretion of water, electrolytes, and other substances

Question 8

bladder muscle layers is named:

Answer 8

detrusor muscle

Question 9

enuresis

Answer 9

involuntary passing of urine when control should be established (approx. 5 years)

Question 10

nocturnal enuresis

Answer 10

bedwetting - involuntary passing of urine during sleep

Question 11

autonomic bladder

Answer 11

no control, reflex only (disease or injury)

Question 12

polyuria (diuresis)

Answer 12

production of abnormally large amounts of urine, several liters more than normal

Question 13

oliguria

Answer 13

low urine output, usually less than 500ml a day or 30ml/hr

Question 14

anuria

Answer 14

lack of urine production

Question 15

normal urination

Answer 15

in 8hr pt. should void 2400ml of urine

Question 16

urinary frequency

Answer 16

frequent voiding of small quantities (50-100ml)