Urinary

Question 0

List 4 substances that increase urine production

Answer 0

Medications, tea, coffee, alcohol

Question 1

List 5 factors that affect urine production

Answer 1

Age, disease, type and amount of fluids ingested, dietary salt, medications

Question 2

Define glucosuria/ glycosuria

Answer 2

Sugar in urine

Question 3

Define catheterization

Answer 3

The process of inserting a catheter

Question 4

Define catheter

Answer 4

A type of plastic tubing threaded over a needle. Once in the vein, the needle is withdrawn leaving the catheter in place

Question 5

Stress incontinence…what is it?

Answer 5

The leaking of urine during exercise or certain movements

Question 6

Functional incontinence

Answer 6

Urinary incontinence caused by physical conditions or environmental barriers that prevent the ct from reaching the toilet in time

Question 7

Voiding…define

Answer 7

The process of emptying urine from the bladder

Question 8

What are the 2 other medical terms for urination?

Answer 8

Voiding and micturition

Question 9

The pattern of an individuals urinary habits can depend on many factors. List 4

Answer 9

Amount of fluid intake, work, activity, illness

Question 10

Describe normal urine

Answer 10

Pale yellow, straw coloured or amber, clear, no particles and faint odor

Question 11

List four abnormal observations you should report if observed

Answer 11

Dysuria, foul odor, urgency, burning when voiding

Question 12

Difference between a bed pan and a fracture pan

Answer 12

Fracture pan has a thin rim and about 1cm deep at one end

Question 13

List 6 reasons for urinary incontinence

Answer 13

Stress incontinence, urge, overflow,functional reflex and surgery