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Urine Elimination Flashcards

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What is the functional unit of the kidney?

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nephron

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What are the 6 parts of the nephron?

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  1. glomerulus
  2. Bowman’s capsule
  3. proximal convoluted tubule
  4. loop of Henle
  5. distal tubule
  6. collecting duct
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Where is the initial site of filtration of the blood and the beginning of urine formation?

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glomerulus

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What is the term for large proteins in the urine? What does this indicate?

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proteinuria; sign of glomerular injury

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5
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What is the normal adult average output?

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1200-1500mL/day

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6
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How do the kidneys maintain a normal RBC volume?

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produce erythropoietin

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7
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Why are patients with chronic kidney disease prone to anemia?

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They cannot produce sufficient quantities of erythropoietin

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Which hormone is released from juxtaglomerular cells in times of renal ischemia?

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Renin

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What is the function of the hormone renin?

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Converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin I

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10
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Where is angiotensin I converted into angiotensin II?

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Lungs

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What is the function of angiotensin II?

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causes vasoconstriction and stimulates aldosterone release from the adrenal cortex

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What is the function of aldosterone?

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causes water retention in order to increase blood volume

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What is the term for the pain caused by the strong peristaltic waves produced by the ureters in order to move an obstruction such as a kidney stone?

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renal colic

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What is the name of the primary bladder muscle?

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detrusor muscle

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What is the name of the part of urethra through which the urine passes out of the body?

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urethral meatus

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16
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What are the three sections of the male urethra?

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  1. prostatic
  2. membranous
  3. penile
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17
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Which brain structures influence bladder function?(4)

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  1. cerebral cortex
  2. thalamus
  3. hypothalamus
  4. brainstem
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18
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What is the average bladder capacity?

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600-1000mL

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19
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How often does an adult normally void?

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2-4 hours

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20
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At what age do children have enough neurological development to be toilet trained?

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24-36 months

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21
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What urinary problem can occur with damage to the spinal cord above the sacral region.

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reflex incontinence

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22
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What are the symptoms of reflex incontinence?

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Causes loss of voluntary control of urination, but the micturation reflex pathway remains intact which allows urination to occur without the sensation of the need to void.

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23
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What urinary problem can occur when a bladder is overly full and bladder pressure exceeds sphincter pressure?

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overflow incontinence

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24
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What can occur if a chronic obstruction caused by neurological damage hinders bladder emptying?

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Over time the micturation reflex changes, causing bladder overactivity and possibly causing the bladder not to empty completely.

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25
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What are the three categories of conditions that affect urine volume and quality?

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  1. prerenal (bloodflow to and through the kidney)
  2. renal (disease of renal tissue)
  3. postrenal (obstruction in lower urinary tract)
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26
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What is the condition characterized by an increase in nitrogenous wastes in the blood, marked fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, nausea, vomiting, headache, coma, and convulsions?

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uremic syndrome

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27
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List 3 major indicators for dialysis:

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  1. Renal failure
  2. Worsening of uremic syndrome with ESRD
  3. Severe electrolyte and/or fluid abnormalities
28
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What is the condition characterized by awaking to void one or more times at night?

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nocturia

29
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What is the condition characterized by an excessive output of urine?

A

polyuria

30
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What is the condition characterized by decreased urine output despite normal intake?

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oliguria

31
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What is the condition characterized by a lack of urine output?

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anuria

32
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How does stress affect fluid balance?

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  • increased ADH increases fluid retention

- increased aldosterone increases Na and H20 retention

33
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How do anesthetics and narcotic analgesics affect fluid balance?

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  • slows GFR which reduces urine output

- impair sensory and motor impulses traveling among the bladder, spinal cord, and brain.

34
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What is the term for the surgical diversion of the drainage of urine?

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urinary diversion (ie ureterostomy)

35
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What is the term for the artificially created opening between a body cavity and the surface of the body?

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stoma

36
Q

Urinary retention occurs as a result of which conditions? (5)

A
  • urethral obstruction
  • surgical or childbirth trauma
  • alterations tin motor/sensory innervation
  • removal of indwelling catheter
  • medication side effects
37
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What must be done if a patient cannot void or completely empty the bladder? Why?

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Patient must be catheterized. UTI, kidney stones and hyperreflexia can occur

38
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What is the term for the volume of urine remaining in the bladder after a normal voiding?

A

residual volume aka postvoid residual (PVR)

39
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How soon after voiding should PVR be assessed?

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10-15 minutes

40
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What does the acronym CAUTIs stand for?

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Catheter-associated UTIs

41
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What is the most common source of CAUTIs?

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  • the patient’s own flora

- Escherichia coli

42
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What is the term for pain or burning during urination?

A

dysuria

43
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What is the term for an irritated bladder?

A

cystitis

44
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What is the term for blood-tinged urine?

A

hematuria

45
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What is the term for an infection that spreads to the upper urinary tract and into the kidneys?

A

pyelonephritis

46
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What is the term for the involuntary leakage of urine that is sufficient to be a problem?

A

urinary incontinence

47
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What is the condition that results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscles of the urinary bladder, resulting in an urge to urinate?

A

Overactive bladder (OAB)

48
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What are common abnormalities that cause OAB?

A
  • CVA
  • head injuries
  • spinal cord injury
  • diabetic neuropathy
  • UTI
  • anxiety
49
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What are the two types of urinary diversions?

A
  • continent urinary reservoir

- orthotopic neobladder

50
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How do cranberry juice and vitamin C decrease bacterial infections of the bladder?

A

they acidify the urine

51
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How does aging affect micturation in men?

A

prostate enlargement usually begins in the 40s and continues throughout the life

52
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How does aging affect micturation in women?

A

changes in the urethral mucosa associated with loss of estrogen during and after menopause contribute to increased susceptibility to UTIs

53
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Why does residual urine in the bladder increase the risk for a UTI?

A

residual urine becomes more alkaline and is an ideal site for microorganism growth

54
Q

What are the 3 common risks of an indwelling catheter?

A
  • infection
  • catheter blockage
  • skin care problems
55
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What should be used to measure urine output if precise hourly measurements are necessary?

A

urimeter

56
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An hourly output of less than _____________mL for more than _________ consecutive hours is cause for concern.

A

30mL

2

57
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How much daily volume is considered polyuria?

A

over 2000 to 2500 mL

58
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What are the 3 characteristics of urine that need to be inspected?

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  • color
  • clarity
  • odor
59
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What is the normal color range for urine?

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pale, straw color to amber

60
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When is urine usually more concentrated?

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in the morning or with fluid volume deficits

61
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Bleeding from which 2 locations causes dark red urine?

A
  • kidneys

- ureters

62
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Bleeding from which 2 locations causes bright red urine?

A
  • bladder

- urethra

63
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What does cloudy or foamy urine from a patient with renal disease indicate?

A

high protein concentration

64
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What can thick and cloudy urine indicate?

A

bacteria and WBCs in urine

65
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List two tests that can be used to test urine concentration:

A
  1. specific gravity

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