Exam 3 Flashcards
1
Q
defecation
A
bowel elimination
2
Q
voiding
A
elimination of urine
3
Q
continence
A
purposeful control
4
Q
retention
A
inability or incomplete emptying
5
Q
anuria
A
absence of urine
6
Q
incontinence
A
lack of control
7
Q
polyuria
A
multiple episodes of urination
8
Q
frequency
A
multiple episodes, little produced
9
Q
hesitancy
A
difficulty starting stream
10
Q
dysuria
A
painful urination
11
Q
oliguria
A
reduced amount of urine
12
Q
nocturia
A
excessive urination at night
13
Q
hematuria
A
blood in urine
14
Q
hypoactive
A
slow, sluggish, less than 5 sounds per minute
15
Q
hyperactive
A
loud, high pitched
