urinary tract Flashcards
What is the urinary tract made up of?
Kidneys
Ureters
Urethra
Bladder
What is the muscle that controls the bladder?
Detrusor muscle
What is the area in the brain called which controls the bladder?
Pontine Micturtion Centre
Where is urine produced?
Kidneys
What is the nerve that controls urine storage?
Sympathetic nerves
What is the nerve that controls bladder emptying?
Parasympathetic nerves
What signs are there to look out for, for a healthy bladder?
Intake - 1.5 litres/2 litres a day
Colour of urine
Limit caffeine/alcohol
Practice regular pelvic floor muscle exercises
What are the symptoms/causes for men with incontinence?
Hesitancy
Frequency
Urgency
Poor urinary flow
Terminal dribble
What are the symptoms/causes for woman with incontinence?
Childbirth
Fast/prolonged labour
Hysterectomy
Menopause
Overweight
Chronic cough
What are the generic symptoms/causes for incontinence?
Mobility issues
Manual dexterity
Neurogenic conditions e.g. dementia
Fluid intake - too little/too much/caffiene
What are some examples of containment/incontinence aids?
Pads
Washable pants
Urinary sheath
Toileting aids
What is the importance of the term HOUDINI?
A list of indications for why a catheter should be inserted.
If it is not on the list then the catheter should be removed
What does the term HOUDINI stand for?
H - haematuria
O - obstruction
U - urology/ major surgery
D - decubitus ulcer
I - input/output measurement
N - nursing end of life care
I - immobility
How much does the bladder typically hold?
300-750mls
what are the 3 types of urinary incontinence?
overflow incontinence
urge incontinence
stress incontinence
