Unit 3 Catheterization

Question 1

Oliguria

Answer 1

Diminished capacity to form urine.

Question 2

Polyuria

Answer 2

An excessive output of urine. Common symptom with diabetes.

Question 3

Incontinence

Answer 3

Frequent and urgent sensation of the need to void causing involuntary loss of urine.

Question 4

Nocturia

Answer 4

To void overnight.

Question 5

Urinary Retention

Answer 5

Marked accumulation of urine in the bladder as a result of the bladder’s inability to empty.

Question 6

Hesitancy

Answer 6

Difficulty initiating urination.

Question 7

Hematuria

Answer 7

Blood in the urine.

Question 8

Frequency

Answer 8

Voiding more than 8 times in the 24 hrs.

Question 9

Dysuria

Answer 9

Painful or difficult urination.

Question 10

Dribbling

Answer 10

Leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination.

Question 11

Retention

Answer 11

Accumulation of urine in the bladder, with inability of the bladder to empty fully.

Question 12

Intermittent Catheterization

Answer 12

Used when seeking to relieve discomfort due to bladder dissension, provision of decompression.

Question 13

Dorsal Recumbent Postion

Answer 13

Supine with knees flexed.

Question 14

Distal

Answer 14

Situated away form the center of the body or from the point of attachment.

Question 15

Encrustations

Answer 15

Build up of secretions at the catheter insertion site. This is a source of irritation and potential infection.

Question 16

Foley Catheter

Answer 16

Is a flexible tube that passes through the urethra and into the bladder to drain. This type of catheter can remain for long periods of time.

Question 17

In dwelling Catheter

Answer 17

This type of catheter is held in the bladder by a water filled balloon.

Question 18

In situ

Answer 18

Means in place

Question 19

Post Void Residual

Answer 19

Measures the urine that remains in the bladder after the patient voids, used for diagnostic work up for a patient with urinary retention or incontinence.

Question 20

Patency of catheter

Answer 20

The condition of not being blocked or obstructed.

Question 21

Urgency

Answer 21

Sudden, compelling urge to urinate. Causes urinary incontinences.