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Urinary & Bowel Elimination Key Terms Flashcards

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24-hour urine output is less than 50 mL

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anuria

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asymptomatic condition in which bacteria are present in the urine

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bacteriuria

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continued incontinence of urine past the age of toilet training

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enuresis

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blood in the urine

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hematuria

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type of incontinent cutaneous urinary diversion and is the most common type of incontinent cutaneous urinary diversion
- involves a surgical resection of the small intestine, with transplantation of the ureters to the isolated segment of small bowel; this separated section of the small intestine is then brought to the abdominal wall, where urine is excreted through a stoma.

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ileal conduit

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6
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prescription & nonprescription drugs capable of causing kidney damage

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nephrotoxic

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7
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awakening at night to urinate

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nocturia

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8
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24-hour urine output is less than 400 mL

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oliguria

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9
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opening at the end of the anal canal

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anus

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the inability of the anal sphincter to control the discharge of fecal and gaseous material

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bowel incontinence

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program that manipulates factors within a person’s control (timing of defecation, exercise, diet) to produce a regular pattern of comfortable defecation without meds or enemas

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bowel-training program

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12
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an opening into the colon that permits feces to exit through a stoma

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colostomy

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13
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passage of dry, hard fecal matter

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constipation

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emptying of the intestinal tract; synonym for bowel movement

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defecation

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passage of liquid & unformed stools

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diarrhea

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directed visualization of hollowed organs of the body using an endoscope (flexible, lighted tube)

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endoscopy

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17
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introduction of solution into the lower bowel

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enema

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18
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collection in the rectum of hardened feces that cannot be passed

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fecal impaction

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involuntary or inappropriate passing of stool or flatus

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fecal incontinence

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20
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intestinal waste products

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feces

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21
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a linear break on the margin of the anus

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fissure

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22
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excessive formation of gas in the GI tract

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flatulence

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23
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intestinal gas

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flatus

24
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abnormally distended rectal veins

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hemorrhoids

25
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opening into the small intestine that allows fecal content from the ileum to be eliminated through the stoma

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ileostomy

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moisture-associated skin breakdown caused by prolonged contact of the skin with urine or feces

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incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)

27
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drug used to induce emptying of the intestinal tract

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laxative

28
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tube inserted through the nose & into the stomach

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nasogastric (NG) tube

29
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blood present in such minute quantities that it cannot be detected with the unassisted eye

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occult blood

30
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general term referring to an artificial opening; usually used to refer to an opening created for the excretion of body wastes

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ostomy

31
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paralysis of the intestinal peristalsis

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paralytic ileus

32
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artificial opening for waste excretion located on the body surface

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stoma

33
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excreted feces

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stool

34
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oval- or cone-shaped substances that is inserted into a body cavity and that melts at body temperature

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suppository

35
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forcible exhalation against a closed glottis, resulting in increased intrathoracic pressure

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Valsalva maneuver

36
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due to increased abdominal pressure (weak pelvic floor muscles)
- involuntary leakage of urine with sudden movement, coughing, sneezing, laughing

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stress incontinence

37
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due to involuntary contraction of bladder muscles
- risk increases with alcohol & caffeine consumption, fecal impaction, UTI, ineffective toileting habits

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urge incontinence

38
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due to blockage of urethra
- may be due to secondary effect of meds, neurologic conditions, diabetes, & obstruction or injury

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overflow incontinence

39
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due to impaired functioning of the nervous system

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neurogenic incontinence

40
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appears suddenly & usually caused by an illness or temporary problem that is short-lived or treatable

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transient incontinence

41
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combo of stress & urgency incontinence
- marked by involuntary leakage associated with urgency as well as with exertion, effort, sneezing, & coughing

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mixed incontinence

42
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painful or difficult urination

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dysuria

43
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increased incidence of voiding

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frequency

44
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presence of glucose in the urine

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glycosuria

45
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excessive output of urine (diuresis)

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polyuria

46
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protein in the urine

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proteinuria

47
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pus in the urine

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pyuria

48
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strong desire to void

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urgency

49
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slow gastric motility through local effect on GI wall

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opioid receptor antagonist

50
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decrease GI tract secretion
- has antimicrobial action against bacterial & viral pathogens

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antisecretory/antimicrobials

51
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cause stool to absorb water

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bulk-forming

52
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promote secretion of water into colon

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osmotic

53
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increase intestinal motility & colonic secretions

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stimulant

54
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agents with surfactant activity that decreases tension between water and fat and lubricate stool

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stool softeners

55
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lubricate intestinal tract and slow down absorption of water in the colon

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lubricants

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