Chapter 34: Urinary Elimination; Key Terms

Question 1

Bacteremia

Answer 1

Infection in bloodstream

Question 2

Bacteriuria

Answer 2

Presence of bacteria in the urine

Question 3

Catheteization

Answer 3

Introduction of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove fluid

Question 4

Cystitis

Answer 4

Irritated bladder: Inflammation of the bladder

Question 5

Dysuria

Answer 5

Painful urination resulting from bacterial infection of the bladder and obstructive conditions of the urethra

Question 6

Graduated Measuring Container

Answer 6

Receptacle for volume measurement

Question 7

Hematuria

Answer 7

Blood in the urine

Question 8

Micturition

Answer 8

Urination; act of passing or expelling urine voluntarily through the urethra

Question 9

Post-void Residual

Answer 9

The amount of urine left in the bladder after urination

Question 10

Proteinuria

Answer 10

Protein in the urine; usually albumin; can be a sign of renal disease, hypertension, or heart failure

Question 11

Stoma

Answer 11

Artificially created opening between a body cavity, and the body’s surface

Question 12

Suprapubic Catheter

Answer 12

Catheter surgically inserted through abdomen into bladder

Question 13

Ureterostomy

Answer 13

Diversion of urine away from a diseased or defective bladder through an artificial opening in the skin

Question 14

Urinal

Answer 14

Receptacle for collecting urine

Question 15

Urinary Diversion

Answer 15

Surgical diversion of the drainage of urine, such as ureterostomy

Question 16

Urinary Incontinence (UI)

Answer 16

Inability to control urination

Question 17

Urinary Reflux

Answer 17

Abnormal, backward flow of urine

Question 18

Urinary Retention

Answer 18

Retention of urine in the bladder; usually caused by temporary loss of muscle function

Question 19

Urine Hat

Answer 19

Receptacle for collecting urine that fits in a toilet

Question 20

Urometer

Answer 20

Device for measuring frequent and small amounts of urine from an indwelling urinary catheter system

Question 21

Urosepsis

Answer 21

Organisms in bloodstream

Question 22

Voiding

Answer 22

Process of urinating