Elimination Flashcards

1
Q

Stress incontinence

A

caused by physical exertion in the absense of a detrusor muscle contraction; associated with urthral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.

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2
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Instability incontinence

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cause by premature or hyperactive contraction of the detrusor; spinal injuries, brain tumor, MS, bladder outlet obstruction

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3
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Health history

A

determine duration, type of incontinence, complicating factors and ID a management program

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4
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Pyuria

A

WBCs in urine

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5
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Daily fluid allowance

A

30mg/kg

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6
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Dietary fiber sources

A

whole grains, fruits, veggies

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7
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Oxybutynin

A

relaxation of unstable detrusor muscle contractions,reduces urgency, max therapeutic dose takes 5-7days

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8
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Pro Banthine

A

relaxation of unstable detrusor contractions; response requires 3-5 days

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9
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Hyoscyamine

A

Relaxation of unstable detrusor

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10
Q

Anticholinergic and antispasmodic medications may be used to treat…

A

urge urinary incontinence

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11
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When assessing the abdomen of a client with abdominal guarding,

A

flex the clients knees

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12
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A permanent colostomy is usually performed to treat

A

lower rectal cancer

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13
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Dandelion root and leaf are considered

A

diuretics

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14
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A healthy stoma should appear

A

moist

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15
Q

Which of the following procedures may not be delegated to a trained ancillary personnel?

A

inserting an indwelling catheter on a male

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16
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Whihc of the following should the nurse include in the procedure for female urinary catheterization?

A

lubricate two inches of the catheter.