Genitourinary (GU) Flashcards
absence of urine formation
Anuria
life-threatening blood stream infection; organisms in the bloodstream
Bacteremia or Urosepsis
bacteria in the urine
Bacteriuria
irritation of the bladder
Cystitis
excision of the urinary bladder or a part of it
Cystectomy
increased rate of formation and excretion of urine
Diuresis
an agent that increases urine output; increasing urine secretion
Diuretic
burning or pain with urination
Dysuria
involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which bladder control should have been established
Enuresis
inability of a usually continent person to reach the toilet in time to avoid unintentional loss of urine
Functional Incontinence
receptacle for volume measurement
Graduated Measuring Container
blood in the urine
Hematuria
involuntary delay in initiating urination
Hesitancy
a method of diverting the urinary flow by transplanting the ureters in a prepared and isolated segment of ileum, which is sutured closed on one end with the other end connected to an opening in the abdominal wall
Ileal Conduit
urination; the act of passing or expelling urine voluntarily through the urethra
Micturition
toxic to and damaging of the kidney tissues
Nephrotoxic
urinary output of less than 400 mL per day resulting in renal failure if not reversed
Oliguria
urine that remains in the bladder after urination
Postvoid Residual
excessive thirst, a symptom suggestive of dehydration, hyperglycemia or hypovolemia
Polydipsia
excessive secretion and discharge of urine
Polyuria
loss of proteins (such as albumin or globulins) in the urine; may be transient or may reflect severe underlying kidney or systemic illness
Proteinuria
inflammation of the kidney & renal pelvis, usually due to a bacterial infection that has ascended from the urinary bladder
Pylonephritis
volume of urine remaining in the bladder after a normal voiding; the bladder normally is almost completely empty after micturition
Residual Urine
sudden leakage of urine with activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure
Stress Incontinence
an opening in the abdominal wall
Stoma
the mass of a substance compared with the mass of an equal volume of water
Specific Gravity
a permanent urinary diversion created by transplanting the ureters into a closed-off portion of the intestinal ileum
Ureterostomy
involuntary passage of urine occurring soon after a strong sense of urgency to void
Urge Incontinence
intermittent or complete absence of ability to control loss of urine from the bladder
Urinary Incontinence
a surgical procedure that diverts urine to the outside of the body through a stoma; constructed from a section of intestine to create a storage reservoir or conduit for urine
Urinary Diversion
a measurement device attached between catheter drainage tubing & bag that measures hourly urine output
Urometer
Factors Affecting Urinary Elimination
Growth & Development, Sociocultural Factors, Psychological, Personal Habits, Food/Fluid Intake, Medication, Muscle Tone, Pathological Conditions, Surgical/Diagnostic Procedures
Common Causes of Urinary Problems
Urinary Retention, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Urinary Incontinence
