Unit 9 (Elimination) Flashcards

1
Q

The process in which waste products are removed from the body

A

elimination

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2
Q

Characteristics of normal feces

A
  • formed
  • brown
  • passed every 1-3 days
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3
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Characteristics of normal urine

A
  • clear
  • pale yellow
  • almost odorless
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4
Q

At the end of shift and emptying a urine bag of 50 cc

A

empty it + record it + and report to the charge nurse of amount (50cc)

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5
Q

Possible psychological concerns of incontinent resident

A
  • embarrassment
  • sadness
  • social withdrawl
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6
Q

Whats the tube in which carries urine from the bladder out the body

A

urethra

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7
Q

When providing perineal - care to a incontinent resident

A

wash the perineal area from front to back

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8
Q

Safety concerns when providing care to a resident using a urinary catheter

A
  • makes sure the catheter has no kinks
  • drainage bag lower than the bladder
  • carefully wash the tubing when providing perineal-care
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9
Q

Why does an aging individual have problems with their urinary and digestive systems

A
  • their strength is decreased in having a bowel movement more difficult
  • not drinking enough fluids
  • the sensation of fullness in bowel and bladder decreased
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10
Q

A severe complication of constipation

A

impaction

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11
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The NA/R providing care after elimination is to

A

make sure all feces are remove from the residents skin

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12
Q

What does urgency mean

A

sudden urge to urinate

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13
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a resident on bowel and bladder program, your responsibility as an NA/R

A
  • check the individual care plan
  • record intake and output
  • schedule voiding intervals
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14
Q

A surgical opening in the abdomen wall to carry feces out is called what

A

colostomy

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15
Q

Considerations when caring for a resident with a catheter

A
  • maintain cleanliness according to the care plan
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16
Q

What do you do when finding a disconnected catheter on the floor

A

tell the nurse

17
Q

Safety consideration when having a resident with a catheter

A
  • tubing cannot have kinks
  • resident should NOT sit or lay on tubing
  • drainage below the bladder
18
Q

Incontinent briefs or products, never use what term?

A

diaper

19
Q

A surgical procedure to place a catheter from the abdomen to the bladder

A

supra pubic catheter