Test 4 Flashcards
What dz’s pose a urinary risk?
DM, ESRD, enlarged prostate, stricture, MS, spinal injury
What is an obvious symptom of a UTI in the older adult?
Behavioral changes (altered pain sensation)
What is the max time to allow before intervening with a Cath?
8 hours (by then 240 ml would have been filtered)
How much urine does the bladder hold?
200-450ml
Name some factors that can influence urinary elimination.
Path: bladder/kidney infection Stones Hypertrophy of prostate (male) Impaired Mobility Decrease glomeruli blood flow: Neurological, communication, and cognition probes
What objective data during urinary assessment is essential?
Inspection:skin/mucosa, urethral meatus Palpation: bladder (distention), kidney Dx testing Risk asses Age related changes Intake/output Color:pale straw to amber, depends on concentration CLarity: transparent Odor:ammonia
What are some types of urine specimens and studies?
Urinalysis (Freshly voided,Clean catch,Sterile,24 HR)
Dipstick testing
Specific gravity (concentration value of particles, norm 1.002-1.028)
Urine culture and sensitivity (72 hrs determine bacterial growth)
What are the correct values of the following characteristics of urine: Ph Protein Glucose Ketones Hematuria
4.6-8 Neg Neg Neg Neg
What are some normal age related changes in the urinary system?
Reduced:glomerular filtration rate, nephrons, blood flow, bladder capacity.
Increased:night time urine flow rates
Name some alterations in urinary elimination.
UTI
Urinary Retention
Incontinence (functional, stress, urge, reflex)
Diff 4 types of urinary incontinence.
Functional:non urinary factors (can’t get to toilet in time, can’t feel need to void)
Stress:involuntary urine loss 2ndary to abd pressure (dribble, urgency, frequency)
Urge:sense urge but unable to reach toilet
Reflex:loss of urine in predictable interval
What are some simple ways to manage urinary incontinence?
Prevent skin break down Kegels Encourage/teach lifestyle modifications Bladder training Anti-incont device
What are some nursing interventions to promote urination?
Privacy Position Assistance Warmth (to relax sphincters) Sound of water Encouragement, comfort, pain tx Elim habit maitenence, promote emptying Fluid intake (2000-2500 ml/day) Strengthens Pelvic floor muscles, bladder compression Drug therapy Hygiene
What are the types of acute care intervention Caths?
Straight Cath Indwelling (foley) Suprapubic Condom (male) Intermittent Caude (male) Three way
What is the nurse to keep in mind in care of Caths?
UTI prevention Urine back flow Encourage fluids Perineal hygiene Remove Cath ASAP (Surgical/med asepsis technique, measure I&O)
What can the hourly urinary output of an unconscious patient tell?
Kidney function/death
Describe the method of measuring output for the incontinent patient (no Cath).
Note the amount of times the pt was incontinent and urine characteristics. Try to take the pt to the bathroom every 2 hours to prevent incont and use measuring device.
What are some things to remember while collecting a routine urine specimen?
Urinate into clean pan, avoid feces contamination. If female is menstruating then note this with the lab slip. Remind the pt not to put tissue in pan. Use aseptic technique to poor into specimen jar, label appropriately and do not allow urine to sit.
What are 2 ways a sterile specimen can be collected?
What technique is required? Explain.
What should you keep in mind regarding syringe size?
Specimen port of an indwelling Cath or Straight Cath procedure.
Sterile-alcohol swab, sterile container, gloves
Type of lab test (3ml-10ml)
What are some common reasons for using a Cath?
Relieving urinary retention
Obtaining sterile specimen
Needing a specimen due to other factors affecting (mens traction or incont)
Emptying bladder pre/post diag/surg proc.
Making terminal ill pts comfortable
Monitoring critical Ill pt renal function
Define self concept.
mental image or picture of self; includes body image, subjective self, ideal self, and social self
Self knowledge includes:
Basic fact (age/race/culture/etc.). Position in social group. Qualities or traits that describe typical behaviors, feelings, moods, and other characteristics.
Self expectation is a sense of ____________. And has two various sources. Explain.
Who do I want to be?
false self: a sense of self with emotional need to respond to the needs and ambitions that significant people, such as parents, have for them.
ideal self: self a person would like to be or thinks one should be; includes aspirations, moral ideas, and values.
Explain what self evaluation represents.
self-esteem: person’s perception of one’s total being, including self-worth and body image
Define sexual health
sexual health: the integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of sexual being in ways that are positively enriching and that enhance personality, communication, and love
What is sexual expression?
methods by which people gain satisfaction through sexual stimulation
In assessment, what pts will require a sexual hx (and physical assess)?
Any inpatient or outpatient receiving care for pregnancy, STI, infertility, or contraception
Any patient experiencing sexual dysfunction
Any patient whose illness will affect sexual functioning and behavior in any way
Physical examination of the reproductive or genitourinary system is necessary for either male or female patients under the following circumstances?
As part of a routine physical examination
Annual women’s health care examination, including a Pap smear
Suspected STI
Suspected pregnancy
Workup for infertility
Unusual lump, discharge, or appearance of the genital organs noticed by the patient
Request for birth control
Change in urinary function