PSW Ch. 29

Question 1

true/false
a specimen container must be labelled with the clients initials, room, date and time

Answer 1

false

Question 2

true/false
an adult normally produces 2500mL of urine every day

Answer 2

false

Question 3

true/false
another name for urinary stones is calculi

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what disorders and other conditions may cause urinary incontinence

Answer 4

UTIs, nervous system disorders, bladder cancer, hearing impairment

Question 5

what complications can occur when the client has incontonence

Answer 5

skin irritation, skin breakdown, infection

Question 6

when a client is having a 24 hour urine specimen collected, what should you do with the first voiding?

Answer 6

discard it

Question 7

effects on urine
coffee, tea, alcohol

Answer 7

increase urine production

Question 8

effects on urine
diet high in salt

Answer 8

decreases urine production

Question 9

effects on urine
beets, blackberries

Answer 9

causes red coloured urine

Question 10

effects on urine
carrots, sweet potatoes

Answer 10

causes bright yellow urine

Question 11

effects on urine
asparagus

Answer 11

causes a change in urine odour

Question 12

definition
polyuria

Answer 12

production of abnormally large amounts or urine

Question 13

definition
ureterostomy

Answer 13

an artificial opening between the ureter and the abdomen

Question 14

definition
oliguria

Answer 14

scant amount of urine, less than 500mL in 24H

Question 15

definition
dysuria

Answer 15

painful or difficult urination

Question 16

definition
hematuria

Answer 16

blood in the urine

Question 17

definition
nocturia

Answer 17

frequent urination at night

Question 18

when do most people void during the day

Answer 18

1. before meals
2. at bedtime
3. after getting up in the morning