Pediatric- Reproductive and Renal Issues Flashcards
What is a enuresis
Uncontrolled or unintentional urination, that occurs after a child, is beyond in an age at which bladder control is achieved
How often do you have to have an appropriate urination for it to be qualified as enuresis
During the day or night at least twice a week for at least three months
What is primary enuresis?
My child has never been free of bedwetting for any extended period of time
What is secondary enuresis?
A child who started bedwetting after development of urinary control
What are risk factors of enuresis?
Males
emotional events ( new siblings, divorce)
How do you diagnose enuresis
Functional bladder capacity screening
What is a functional bladder capacity screening?
Child as instructed to hold off urinating for as long as possible, and then instructed to urinate into a container
The urine output is that measured
The expected bladder capacity in ounces is a child’s age +2
Education for a family with a child who has enuresis
Urinate prior to bedtime
Fluids during the day and restrict fluids, at least two hours prior to bedtime
Avoid caffeinated or carbonated drinks
Use positive reinforcement
Keep calendar of wet and dry days
Have child to change bed linens, and clothing
Wake the child up at scheduled intervals during the night
What is conditioning therapy and enuresis?
Placing an alarm sensor on the bed, that rings alarms when the child voids to awaken child to get up to use the bathroom
What is retention control measures in enuresis?
Have the child consuming large amounts of fluid to stretch the bladder, if not contraindicated
What desmopressin acetate
Reduces the volume of urine
Restrict child’s fluid intake after dinner
Administer medication, a bedtime
What is imipramine hydrochloride
Inhibits urination
Monitor for increase in suicidal thoughts
Length of treatment 6 to 8 weeks
Take with food
Administer med one hour before bed
Avoid sun exposure
What is oxybutynin chloride
Reduce his bladder contractions
Complications, emotional problems
What is bacteriuria
Bacteria in the urine
What is a reoccurrence UTI?
Multiple occurrences of asymptomatic or symptomatic bacteriuria
What does persistent UTI?
Bacteriuria that does not resolved with antibiotic therapy
What is a febrile UTI?
Systematic bacteriuria with fever
What is cystitis?
Inflammation of the bladder
What is urethritis?
Inflammation of the urethra
What is pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the upper urinary track in the kidneys
Risk factors for your UTI
Female
Tight underwear
Bubble baths
Sexual activity
UTI findings in an infant
Increase in irritability
Poor feeding
Increased thirst
Screaming with urination
Foul smelling urine
Diaper rash
UTI findings in a child
Abdominal or back pain
Pain with urination
Poor appetite
Slow growth
Swelling of face
Blood in urine
What is the most accurate method for obtaining urine in child less than two?
Sterile, catheterization
Client education for uti
Females wipe front to back
Uncircumcised men ensure foreskin is retracted
Underwear, dry cotton, underwear
Avoid bubble baths
Void frequently
Empty bladder completely
Void immediately after intercourse
A nurse is teaching a parent of a child who has a urinary tract infection, which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching(select)
Where nylon underpants
Avoid bubble baths
Empty bladder completely with each void
Watch for manifestations of infection
Wait perineal area back to front
Avoid bubble baths
Empty bladder completely with each void
Watch for manifestations of infection
A nurse is planning care for a child who has a urinary tract infection which of the following intervention should the nurse include
Administer antidiuretic
Restrict fluids
Evaluate the child self-esteem
Encourage frequent voiding
Encourage frequent voiding
A nurse is caring for a child who has enuresis, which of the following is a complication of enuresis
 Urinary tract infection
Emotional problems
Urosepsis
Progressive kidney disease
Emotional problems
A nurse is assessing an infant who has suspected urinary tract infection, which of the following are expected findings(select)
Increase in hunger
Irritability
Decreasing urination
Vomiting
Fever
Irritability
Vomiting
Fever
A nurse is assessing a child who has a urinary tract infection, which of the following manifestation of a urinary tract infection(select)
Night sweats
Swelling of the face
Pallor
Pale colored urine
Fatigue
Swelling of the face
Pallor
Fatigue
When do children become aware and very interested in the genital area
Between three and six years of age
When is the ideal repair of structural defects of the genital area?
Done between 6 to 12 months of age, but before three years of age to minimize the impact on body image, and promote healthy development
What is obstructive uropathy?
Obstruction in the urinary system
How to fix obstructive uropathy
Surgical procedure that diverts the flow of urine to bypass the abstraction, including surgical, repair and insertion of urethral stent
What is chordee
Central curvature of the penis
How to fix chordee
Surgical release of the fibrous band
What is bladder exstrophy?
A version of the posterior bladder through the anterior bladder wall in lower abdominal wall
Expose bladder, urethral, and ureter orifices through the suprapubic area
Epispadias present
What should the nurse do if there is bladder exstrophy?
Cover the explodes, better with sterile, nonadherent dressing,
prepare the child for immediate
What is hypospadias
Urethral opening located just below the glans penis behind the glans penis or on the ventral surface of the penile shaft
Meatus opening below the glans penis
Nearest opening along the ventral surface of the penis, scrotum or peroneal