FINALS GENITOURINARY Flashcards
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Includes the urinary and reproductive systems
The urinary system eliminates liquid waste from the
body in the form of urine.
GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
Organs are distributed among:
The retroperitoneal space
Abdomen
Genitals.
Composed of kidneys, renal
vasculature (blood vessels), ureters, urinary
bladder, and urethra.
The urinary system
acts through the kidneys to
prevent the accumulation of nitrogenous wastes,
promote fluid and electrolyte balance, assists in
maintenance of blood pressure, and contributes to
erythropoiesis
URINARY SYSTEM
During assessment of the urinary system, the nurse
uses three landmarks to locate and palpate the
kidneys and urinary bladder.
○ Costovertebral Angle
○ Rectus Abdominis Muscle
○ Symphysis Pubis
Bean-shaped organs located in the retroperitoneal
space on either side of the vertebral column.
KIDNEYS
Filter more than 1 liter (L) of fluid each minute.
GLOMERULI
The inner portion of each kidney is called the
The outer portion of each kidney is called the
Renal medulla
Renal Cortex
mucus-lined narrow tube approximately 25 to 30 cm (10 to 20 in.)
transporting urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
UTERUS
mucus-lined tube that transports
urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior.
URETHRA
hollow, muscular, collapsible pouch that acts as a reservoir for urine.
◆ Storing urine temporarily
◆ Contracting to release urine during
micturition
URINARY BLADDER
Mound of adipose tissue overlying the
symphysis pubis.
MONS PUBIS
Includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora,
greater vestibular glands, and clitoris.
EXTERNAL GENITALIA AND PERINEUM
a dual set of liplike structures
lying on either side of the vagina.
LABIA
two thin, elongated tissues that overlie the vaginal and
urethral openings as well as several glandular
openings.
enclosed labia minora
two thick, elongated pads of tissue that become fuller
toward the center, and are covered with
coarse hair extending from the mons pubis.
exterior labia majora
most commonly spread during sexual
activities.
★ Nits and lice feed on blood.
★ Bites can cause severe itching and redness.
PEDICULOSIS PUBIS
Small, elongated mound of erectile tissue.
CLITORIS
The terminal end of the gastrointestinal system.
ANUS
Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
One or more blisters around the genitalia,
rectum, or mouth.
GENITAL HERPES
A bacterial infection
Can damage different organs and induce life
threatening conditions.
SYPHILIS
a painful condition and common sign of
Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
ABSCESS OF BARTHOLIN’S GLAND
the tube that carries the urine from the
bladder to the exterior, becomes inflamed and
irritated.
URETHRITIS
One of the most commonly used speculums.
Used if the client had intercourse or is
sexually active but has not given birth.
PEDERSON VAGINAL SPECULUM
