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Pelicano Module 5 Excretory Flashcards

1
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Urinalysis is done by doing a

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Clean catch

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2
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To confirm infection a _______ may be done

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Urine culture

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3
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Creatinine clearance is is measured by

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a 24 hour urine collection and serum levels

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4
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Main two tests the see of kidneys are functioning are

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BUN / Creatinine blood test

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5
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Before performing a IVP we must check for

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iodine / seafood allergy

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6
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After a cystoscopy we must

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Monitor first void after procedure - may be blood tinged

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7
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After a Renal Biopsy it is very important for the patient to be

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on bedrest for 24 hours, with restricted mobility

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8
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Clean catheter from

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Proximal to Distal

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9
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A main cause of urinary retention is

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occlusion of urethra from calculi

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10
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Calculi is another word for

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stones

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11
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Crede the bladder is to

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Gently move your hand over bladder

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12
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If anyone with Urinary retention has a Spinal issue we will use a

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Straight Cath

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13
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An easy way to see if there is an enlargement is to

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Palpate

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14
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Most people with urinary incontinence have it from (2)

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CVA / Dementia

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15
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Men with prostate issues tend to have

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dribbling

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16
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Easiest way to decrease urinary incontinence is to

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decrease stress

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17
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Flaccid is

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Retention

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18
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Spastic is

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Incontinence

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19
Q

Most common UTI happens in the

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bladder

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20
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UTI is the most common

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Nosocomial infection

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21
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Most common test to check for UTI

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Urine C&S

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22
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We force fluids by giving

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2-3,000 day

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23
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Inflammation of the bladder is called

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Cystitis

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24
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Women should wipe from

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Front to Back

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25
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Reflux causes

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Urinary retention

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26
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Pyuria is

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puss in urine

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27
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Dysuria is

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pain during urination

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28
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Inflammation of the kidney

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Pyelonephritis

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29
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Inflammation of the prostate

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Prostatitis

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30
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Method for pain relief for Prostatitis

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Sitz bath

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31
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Most common cause for Pyelonephritis

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E.coli

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32
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2 main s&s for Pyelonephritis

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Flank pain

Pus in urine

33
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2 Dx tests to check for Cystitis

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Urinalysis and Urine CnS

34
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Dx tests to check for Urinary Obstruction (2)

35
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2 main s&s for Urinary Obstruction

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Flank pain

voiding small amounts

36
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Renal Colic is

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stabbing type pain in kidney

37
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Hydronephrosis is caused by

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Build up of urine caused by obstruction of urinary tract

38
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To perform a cystoscopy patient should be in the

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lithotomy position

39
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Following a cystoscopy urine may be

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blood tinged, pink tinged due to stretching of uterus

40
Q

Formation of urinary calculi anywhere in urinary system

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Urolithiasis

41
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Urolithiasis is common in patients with

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bedrest and paralysis

42
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Develops from minerals that forms stones in different shapes and sizes

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Urolithiasis

43
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Major s&s of Urolithiasis

44
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Major goal for patients with Urolithiasis

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Pain management

45
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Diet for patients with Urolithiasis

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Alkaline Ash diet (low protein)

46
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Renal Tumors are most common in

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men over the age of 55

47
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Major s&s early for Renal Tumor

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intermittent painless hematuria

48
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The most common primary tumor

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Renal Cell Carcinoma

49
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A polycystic kidney disease - gradually destroying functional kidney tissue

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Renal Cysts

50
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2 major s&s of Renal Cysts

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Proteinuria, HTN

51
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Proteinuria is a common early sign for

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Kidney disfunction

52
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HTN can sometimes mean

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Kidney disfunction

53
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Treatment for tumor of urinary bladder

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ileal conduit

54
Q

Enlargement of the prostate gland

55
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Prostate enlargement prevents

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complete emptying

56
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TURP stands for

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Transurethral Resection Prostate

57
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2 common treatments for BPH

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TUIP , TURP

58
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Any pain due to prostate can be relieved with

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Sitz baths

59
Q

Acute Glomerulonephritis usually follows

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an infection (strep throat)

60
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Diet for patients with Acute Glomerulonephritis (3)

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Increased potassium
Low salt/sodium diet
w/ fluid restriction

61
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common s&s for Acute Glomerulonephritis

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Cola color to frank bleeding

62
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2 major dx tests for Acute Glomerulonephritis

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elevated BUN, creatinine

63
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis usually results in

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Renal Failure

64
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Diet for Acute Renal Failure

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Low protein, Na, K

w/ increased Carbs

65
Q

Kayexalate is to

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get rid of potassium

66
Q

s&s of chronic renal failure (4)

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Uremia
Anemia
Kussmaul’s resp
Convulsions

67
Q

Hemodialysis requires access to

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circulatory system through ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT

68
Q

Complications for patients on hemodialysis (2)

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Hypotension

Septicemia

69
Q

Peritoneal Dialysis works by using

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Diffusion and Osmosis (Dialysate)

70
Q

Surgical Removal of the Kidney

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Nephrectomy

71
Q

Incision to drain pelvis

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Nephrostomy

72
Q

Post-op (2) for Nephrectomy

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Check for hemorrhage

No heavy lifting or alcohol

73
Q

For patients with a Nephrostomy tube it is important to (2)

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NEVER clamp tube

only instill 5cc at a time

74
Q

When a tube is clogged we

75
Q

Patients following kidney transplant we give ___________ to ________

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immunosuppressants to prevent rejection

76
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Opening in the abdominal cavity to collect urine is called

A

ileal conduit

77
Q

Women get a _________ infection

78
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Anybody with stones should be put on (diet)

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alkaline ash diet

79
Q

BPH = TURP will come back on

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