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Urinalysis is done by doing a

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Clean catch

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To confirm infection a _______ may be done

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Urine culture

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Creatinine clearance is is measured by

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a 24 hour urine collection and serum levels

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Main two tests the see of kidneys are functioning are

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BUN / Creatinine blood test

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Before performing a IVP we must check for

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iodine / seafood allergy

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After a cystoscopy we must

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Monitor first void after procedure - may be blood tinged

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After a Renal Biopsy it is very important for the patient to be

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on bedrest for 24 hours, with restricted mobility

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Clean catheter from

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Proximal to Distal

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A main cause of urinary retention is

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occlusion of urethra from calculi

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Calculi is another word for

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stones

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Crede the bladder is to

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Gently move your hand over bladder

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If anyone with Urinary retention has a Spinal issue we will use a

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Straight Cath

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An easy way to see if there is an enlargement is to

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Palpate

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Most people with urinary incontinence have it from (2)

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CVA / Dementia

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Men with prostate issues tend to have

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dribbling

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Easiest way to decrease urinary incontinence is to

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decrease stress

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Flaccid is

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Retention

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Spastic is

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Incontinence

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Most common UTI happens in the

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bladder

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UTI is the most common

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Nosocomial infection

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Most common test to check for UTI

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Urine C&S

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We force fluids by giving

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2-3,000 day

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Inflammation of the bladder is called

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Cystitis

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Women should wipe from

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Front to Back

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Reflux causes
Urinary retention
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Pyuria is
puss in urine
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Dysuria is
pain during urination
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Inflammation of the kidney
Pyelonephritis
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Inflammation of the prostate
Prostatitis
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Method for pain relief for Prostatitis
Sitz bath
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Most common cause for Pyelonephritis
E.coli
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2 main s&s for Pyelonephritis
Flank pain | Pus in urine
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2 Dx tests to check for Cystitis
Urinalysis and Urine CnS
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Dx tests to check for Urinary Obstruction (2)
KUB, IVP
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2 main s&s for Urinary Obstruction
Flank pain | voiding small amounts
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Renal Colic is
stabbing type pain in kidney
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Hydronephrosis is caused by
Build up of urine caused by obstruction of urinary tract
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To perform a cystoscopy patient should be in the
lithotomy position
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Following a cystoscopy urine may be
blood tinged, pink tinged due to stretching of uterus
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Formation of urinary calculi anywhere in urinary system
Urolithiasis
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Urolithiasis is common in patients with
bedrest and paralysis
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Develops from minerals that forms stones in different shapes and sizes
Urolithiasis
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Major s&s of Urolithiasis
Hematuria
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Major goal for patients with Urolithiasis
Pain management
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Diet for patients with Urolithiasis
Alkaline Ash diet (low protein)
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Renal Tumors are most common in
men over the age of 55
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Major s&s early for Renal Tumor
intermittent painless hematuria
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The most common primary tumor
Renal Cell Carcinoma
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A polycystic kidney disease - gradually destroying functional kidney tissue
Renal Cysts
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2 major s&s of Renal Cysts
Proteinuria, HTN
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Proteinuria is a common early sign for
Kidney disfunction
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HTN can sometimes mean
Kidney disfunction
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Treatment for tumor of urinary bladder
ileal conduit
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Enlargement of the prostate gland
BPH
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Prostate enlargement prevents
complete emptying
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TURP stands for
Transurethral Resection Prostate
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2 common treatments for BPH
TUIP , TURP
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Any pain due to prostate can be relieved with
Sitz baths
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Acute Glomerulonephritis usually follows
an infection (strep throat)
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Diet for patients with Acute Glomerulonephritis (3)
Increased potassium Low salt/sodium diet w/ fluid restriction
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common s&s for Acute Glomerulonephritis
Cola color to frank bleeding
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2 major dx tests for Acute Glomerulonephritis
elevated BUN, creatinine
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis usually results in
Renal Failure
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Diet for Acute Renal Failure
Low protein, Na, K | w/ increased Carbs
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Kayexalate is to
get rid of potassium
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s&s of chronic renal failure (4)
Uremia Anemia Kussmaul's resp Convulsions
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Hemodialysis requires access to
circulatory system through ARTERIOVENOUS SHUNT
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Complications for patients on hemodialysis (2)
Hypotension | Septicemia
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Peritoneal Dialysis works by using
Diffusion and Osmosis (Dialysate)
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Surgical Removal of the Kidney
Nephrectomy
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Incision to drain pelvis
Nephrostomy
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Post-op (2) for Nephrectomy
Check for hemorrhage | No heavy lifting or alcohol
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For patients with a Nephrostomy tube it is important to (2)
NEVER clamp tube | only instill 5cc at a time
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When a tube is clogged we
irrigate
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Patients following kidney transplant we give ___________ to ________
immunosuppressants to prevent rejection
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Opening in the abdominal cavity to collect urine is called
ileal conduit
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Women get a _________ infection
ascending
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Anybody with stones should be put on (diet)
alkaline ash diet
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BPH = TURP will come back on
CBI

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