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Module 7: Urinary & Bowel Elimination Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the kidneys in the urinary system?

A

Remove waste from the blood to form urine

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2
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What is the function of the ureters?

A

Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder

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3
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What is the function of the bladder?

A

Reservoir for your until the urge to urinate develops

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4
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What is the function of the urethra?

A

Urine travels from the bladder that exits through the urethral meatus

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5
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What is micturition?

A

Act of passing your voluntary through the urethra

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6
Q

What is oliguria?

A

Diminished capacity to form and pass urine

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7
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What is an anuria ?

A

Cessation of urine production

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8
Q

Dysuria?

A

Painful or difficult urination

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9
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What is hematuria?

A

Abnormal presence of blood in the urine

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10
Q

What is nocturia?

A

Urination at night

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11
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What is retention?

A

Accumulation of urine in the bladder as a result of the inability to empty

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12
Q

In adults, the first urge to void is usually felt when there is how many millilitres of urine accumulated?

A

250 - 300 mL

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13
Q

Continued episodes of incontinence create the potential for

A

Skin breakdown

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14
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What are the four most common alterations in urinary elimination?

A

Infection
Overactive bladder
Impaired contractibility
Obstruction to urine outflow

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15
Q

If left untreated urinary tract infections can spread to the________causing a_______

A

Upper tract, kidney infection

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16
Q

Identify the most common causes of UTIs

A

Sexual activity, pregnancy, diaphragm or spermicide use, and low vaginal estrogen levels

17
Q

list 5 signs or symptoms of UTI’s

A 
Fever 
chills 
nausea 
vomiting 
malaise
18
Q

What is transient urinary incontinence?

A

urine loss resulting from causes outside of or affecting the urinary system, that results when the underlying causes are treated

19
Q

What is urgency urinary incontinence?

A

Urine loss associated with or immediately preceded by a sudden and urgent need to void that cannot be postponed. Can be part of overactive bladder syndrome

20
Q

What is stress UI?

A

Urine loss resulting from increased intra-abdominal pressure (ie. coughing, sneezing)

21
Q

What is reflex UI/mixed UI?

A

Urine loss that has features of the stress and urge incontinence (Larger amounts of urine leakage with little to no warning)

22
Q

What is overflow UI?

A

Involuntary loss of urine when the bladder does not completely empty with a high residual urine volume or a palpable non-painful bladder remaining after voiding

23
Q

What is functional UI?

A

Urine in lost due to inability to reach the toilet

24
Q

What is total incontinence?

A

The continuous and total loss of urinary control

25
Q

Is a urinary tract considered to be sterile or not sterile

A

Sterile

26
Q

What is the normal urine output for an adult?

A

1500 to 1600 mL of urine daily

27
Q

Name three factors that affect your urination

A

Growth and development
Psychological and cultural
Pathophysical

28
Q

What are the four types of urine specimen collection?

A

Random specimen
clean – voided or midstream specimen
catheter specimen
timed urine specimen

29
Q

What should you assess for urinary elimination problems?

A 
Skin 
Mucous membranes 
kidneys 
Bladder 
perineum
30
Q

What is peristalsis?

A

Series of involuntary wave like muscle contractions that move food

31
Q

What are three interventions to help defaecation when using a bedpan?

A

Patient bed elevated 30°
Place small pillow a roll towel at lumbar curve
Raise knees

32
Q

What is a stoma and what is it constructed from?

A

Opening in abdominal wall, constructed from a section of colon or small intestine

33
Q

What is an ileostomy?

A

An opening in the ileal portion of the small intestine

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