CH 46 Urinary Elimination

Question 1

what is the normal range of urine production?

Answer 1

1-2 L

Question 2

Erythropoeitin

Answer 2

produced by kidneys essential to RBC production

Question 3

renin-angiotensin system

Answer 3

Renin functions as an enzyme to convert angiotensinogen (a substance synthesized by the liver) into angiotensin I. Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II in the lungs.

Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction and water retention

Question 4

dysuria

Answer 4

painful urination

Question 5

cystitis

Answer 5

bladder inflammation

Question 6

UTI symptoms

Answer 6

burning sensation when urinating, irritation of the bladder, urgency, frequency, and incontinence

Question 7

stress incontinence

Answer 7

occurs with sneezing/ lifting - common in women after childbirth

Question 8

overflow incontinence

Answer 8

constant dribbling of urine - diabetic neuropathy/ prostatic hyperplasia/ uterine prolapse

Question 9

reflex incontinence

Answer 9

large amount of urine retained - CNS diseases like multiple sclerosis

Question 10

nephrostomy

Answer 10

tubes that drain directly from the renal pelvis - patients need teaching about signs of infection and care

Question 11

What characteristics should we assess about urine?

Answer 11

color
odor
amount
clarity

Question 12

what is the normal pH range of urine?

Answer 12

4.5-8

Question 13

What does the BUN serum test/ creatinine/ creatinine clearance test indicate?

Answer 13

kidney function and GFR

Question 14

phenazopyridine

Answer 14

urine will be orange