Week 3 - Urinary Elimination

Question 1

what is elimination

Answer 1

• the removal, clearance, and separation of matter

Question 2

describe the scope of elimination

Answer 2

• includes waste formation & waste excretion which can either be (1) efficient or (2) impaired

Question 3

what is meant by efficient elimination

Answer 3

• waste products are eliminated from the body in a timely matter

Question 4

what is meant by impaired elimination? what does this cause

Answer 4

• get slowed elimination = waste accumulation

Question 5

list 6 consequences of altered elimination

Answer 5

1. lose acute & chronic control
2. retention
3. infection & inflammation
4. discomfort
5. neoplasm
6. organ failure

Question 6

what is retention? what can it cause (2)?

Answer 6

• retention = failure to empty the bladder

- causes discomfort & negative effect on kidney

Question 7

where can impaired elimination cause infection and inflammation? what can this cause (2)?

Answer 7

• can occur in the tissues of the urinary system

- can cause impaired function & discomofrt

Question 8

what kinds of discomfort are associated with altered elimination

Answer 8

• physical

- emotional

Question 9

what can cause organ failure r/t altered elimination

Answer 9

• accumulation of waste products can become toxic = shutdown of kidneys

Question 10

list 5 risk factors for altered elimination

Answer 10

1. age
2. altered cognition
3. altered mobility
4. pathology (neuro, spine, pelvic organs)
5. meds