Elimination Flashcards

1
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Define urinary retention

A

the inability to partially or completely empty the bladder

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2
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Define post void residual

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the amount of urine left in the bladder after voiding and is measured either by ultrasound or straight catheterization.

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3
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Define bacteriuria

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bacteria in the urine

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4
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Define pyelonephritis

A

a serious upper UTI

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5
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Define bacteremia

A

a life threatening bloodstream infection sometimes called urosepsis

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6
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Define cystitis

A

irritation of the bladder

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7
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Define dysuria

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burning or pain with urination

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8
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Define catheter associated infections

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also known as CAUTI: a common hospital-acquired infection caused by the presence of an indwelling urinary catheter and the length of its use

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9
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Define urinary incontinence

A

the complaint of any involuntary loss of urine

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10
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Define ureterostomy

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also known as ileal conduit: a permanent incontinent urinary diversion created by transplanting the ureters into a closed off part of the ileum and bringing the other end out onto the abdominal wall forming a stoma

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11
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Define nephrostomy tubes

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small tubes that are tunneled through the skin into the renal pelvis to drain the renal pelvis when the ureter is obstructed

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12
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Define catheterization

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the placement of a tube through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine

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13
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Define straight catheterization

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also known as intermittent catheterization: a one time catheterization for bladder emptying

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14
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Define indwelling catheterization

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remains in place over a period of time

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15
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Define triple lumen indwelling catheter

A

used for continuous bladder irrigation or when medication instillation into the bladder is necessary

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16
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Define coude’ tip catheter

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a catheter with a curved end that helps maneuver through the prostatic urethra

17
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Define suprapubic catheter

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a urinary drainage tube inserted surgically into the bladder through the abdominal wall above the symphysis pubis