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Fund Ch 29 + 30 Flashcards

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1
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absence of urine

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anuria

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2
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condom with a tube attached to the distal end that is attached to a drainage bag

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condom catheter

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3
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massage from top of bladder to bottom by starting above the pubic bone and rocking the palm of the hand steadily downward

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Crede maneuver

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4
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inflammation of the bladder

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cystitis

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5
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painful or difficult urination. occurs when there is inflammation present in the bladder or urethra, usually because of infection or trauma

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dysuria

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6
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glucose in the urine

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glycosuria

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7
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blood in the urine

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hematuria

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8
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administration of a liquid drop by drop

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instillation

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9
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acetone bodies in the urine

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ketonuria

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10
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urination

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micturition

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11
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voiding during the night

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nocturia

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12
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decreased amount of urine output. occurs when urine output falls below 400 mL/24h. it may be a sign of kidney failure, blockage of urine outflow somewhere in the system or retention

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oliguria

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13
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excessive urination. occurs when large amounts of urine are voided, with an output of greater than 1500 mL/24h. It is usually associated with either diabetes mellitus, in which there is an absence of insulin, or diabetes insipidus, in which there is decreased production of ADH

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polyuria

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14
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excess of serum proteins in the urine

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proteinuria

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15
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purulent exudate in the urine

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pyuria

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16
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urine left in the bladder after urination

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residual urine

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17
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narrowed lumen

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stricture

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18
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above the pubic bone

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suprapubic

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19
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urine retained in the bladder after voiding

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urinary retention

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20
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instrument that measures the specific gravity (thinness or thickness) of urine

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urinometer

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21
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artificial opening on the abdomen through which urine drains

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urostomy

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21
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artificial opening on the abdomen through which urine drains

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urostomy

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22
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liquefied food and digestive juices

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chyme

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23
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artificial opening (stoma) created in the large intestine and brought to the surface of the abdomen for evacuating the bowels

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colostomy

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24
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discharged fecal matter

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effluent

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25
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abrasion of the skin

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excoriation

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26
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intestinal gas released from the anus

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flatus

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27
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increase in intestinal and colonic peristaltic activity following the arrival of food into the empty stomach

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gastrocolic reflex

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28
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opening surgically created at the ileum to divert intestinal contents after lower portions of the bowel have been surgically removed

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ileostomy

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29
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blood that has changed into a dark, tarry substance as it moves through the stomach or small intestine

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melena

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30
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hidden of concealed

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occult

31
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diversion of intestinal contents from their normal path, resulting in an artificial opening into the intesting

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ostomy

32
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obstruction of the intestines from inhibition of bowel motility

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paralytic ileus

33
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area around stoma

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periostomal

34
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the action caused by muscle fibers in a tubular organ that propels contents through the organ in waves

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peristalsis

35
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circular muscle that closes an orifice

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sphincter

36
Q

stools with an abnormally high fat content

A

steatorrhea

37
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opening

A

stoma

38
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closure of glottis and tightening of abdominal muscles after intra-abdominal pressure increases when one holds one’s breath; may result in voluntary defecation

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valsalva maneuver

39
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Average urine output is ___

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1000 to 1500 mL/day

40
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(know) incontinence is not a normal part of aging

A

…

41
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A preschool child voids ___

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every 2 hours

42
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How many times a day does the adult void

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5 to 10

43
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the adult male voids how many mL each void

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300 to 500

44
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the adult female voids how many mL

A

250

45
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(know) there should be at least an hourly urine output of 30 mL. This reflects adequate kidney perfusion

A

…

46
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specific gravity (thinness and thickness) of urine ranges between ___ and __

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1.010 and 1.030

47
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the urine pH range is __ to __

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5.5 to 7.0

48
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___ is present when less than 100 mL of urine is excreted in 24 hours. It may be caused by urinary suppression, or to the retention of urine

A

anuria

49
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involuntary release of urine. Occurs with a variety of pathologic conditions. When it is due to decreased muscle tone, special exercises may prevent it.

A

incontinence

50
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___ occurs when the person must get up to urinate during the night more than once or twice

A

nocturia

51
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Adequate urine profusion, how would you confirm that or measure it.. How much an hour?

A

30 an hour

52
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Provide continuous irrigation for someone who has had prostate cancer, what kind of catheter are you going to use for that

A

Alcock catheter

53
Q

(know) Clean the meatus before inserting the catheter, that is the hole that you are cleaning on a female patient

A

…

54
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After you removed a Foley catheter how long do you measure Input and Output

A

12 to 24 hours

55
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(know) Someone is performing self urination catheter at home, that’s typically just a clean procedure not sterile

A

…

56
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You need to know about irrigation, once you instill the solution, then what do you do

A

immediately after unclamp and the collection bag lowered below the bladder for proper drainage

57
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(know) Someone is due to void after removal of a urinary catheter, they need to void within 8 hours after removal

A

…

58
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(know) If you have a patient that is going to have barium studies done by x ray then you need to be implementing interventions with them from day one because it will cause them to be constipated

A

…

59
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(know) If someone is using metamucil or bulk forming laxative they need to be drinking A LOT of water because it can cause them to be constipated

A

…

60
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Someone has had constant diarrhea for 3 days and they are experiencing an acid base imbalance, what are you going to offer in small amounts frequently?

A

electrolyte replacement beverage

61
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(know) Someone who is on antibiotic therapy and having diarrhea they need to be eating yogurt

A

…

62
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How much can you use in an enema for an adult?

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500 to 1000

63
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How long should a patient retain an oil retention enema

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20 min

64
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(know) A cleansing enema who has not responded well to laxative use, you can warm the solution to 105F to help the patient retain the enema and keep it in

A

…

65
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Know about catheterizing a built in reservoir in an ileostomy

A

have patient take a deep breath when entering the catheter

66
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(know) The faceplate of a colostomy should allow a 4th or a quarter inch around the colostomy stoma (1/4th)

A

…

67
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When do you empty an ostomy drainage bag

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1/3 or 1/2 full

68
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(know) Buttermilk is among one of the suggested foods that decrease ostomy bag odor

A

…

69
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A pale stoma indicates what?

A

compromised blood supply should be recorded immediately and let the provider know right away

70
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How can you control diarrhea in a patient who has a new colostomy, without medications

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cheese

71
Q

Instruct a patient on how to prevent recurrent cystitis

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increasing fluid intake, wear cotton underwear, wiping from front to back, emptying the bladder every 2 to 3 hours, peeing after sex

72
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You want to instruct a patient with a new colostomy on foods to avoid that can cause obstruction

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shrimp, lobster, anything with seeds, kiwi, chinese, vegetables, peanuts, whole kernel corn

73
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(know) If a stool is pale or light grey in color it’s an obstruction in the bile duct in the gallbladder

A

…

74
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How often does an older adult need to have a colostomy performed after the age of 50

A

10 years

75
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What do the small intestine do and what is its function

A

The small intestine further processes chyme into a more liquid state. Food substances are absorbed into the bloodstream from the villi on the walls of the small intestine

76
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Someone is taking a trip to Mexico and they are experiencing diarrhea because they drank water from the faucet. What medications should they take? (list of medications that are antidiareals)

A

Diphenoxylate hydrochloride with atropine sulfate (lomotil), loperamide hydrochloride (imodium), difenoxin hydrochloride with atropine sulfate (motofen), paregoric, opium tincture

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