Unit 3 Catheterization Flashcards
Oliguria
Diminished capacity to form urine.
Polyuria
An excessive output of urine. Common symptom with diabetes.
Incontinence
Frequent and urgent sensation of the need to void causing involuntary loss of urine.
Nocturia
To void overnight.
Urinary Retention
Marked accumulation of urine in the bladder as a result of the bladder’s inability to empty.
Hesitancy
Difficulty initiating urination.
Hematuria
Blood in the urine.
Frequency
Voiding more than 8 times in the 24 hrs.
Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination.
Dribbling
Leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination.
Retention
Accumulation of urine in the bladder, with inability of the bladder to empty fully.
Intermittent Catheterization
Used when seeking to relieve discomfort due to bladder dissension, provision of decompression.
Dorsal Recumbent Postion
Supine with knees flexed.
Distal
Situated away form the center of the body or from the point of attachment.
Encrustations
Build up of secretions at the catheter insertion site. This is a source of irritation and potential infection.
Foley Catheter
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.
In dwelling Catheter
This type of catheter is held in the bladder by a water filled balloon.
In situ
Means in place
Post Void Residual
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.
Patency of catheter
The condition of not being blocked or obstructed.
Urgency
Sudden, compelling urge to urinate. Causes urinary incontinences.
