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Urinary Elimination Flashcards

1
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What is the the function of the kidneys?

A

Filter waste products of metabolism from blood.

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What is the function of the ureters?

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Transport urine from kidneys to bladder.

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What is the function of the bladder?

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Holds urine until volume triggers urge.

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What is micturition?

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Occurs when brain triggers bladder to empty (bladder contracts, urinary sphincter relaxes).

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What is the normal range for urine production?

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0.5 - 1.5 mL/kg/hour (1-2 L per day)

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Oliguria - how many mL per hour?

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less than 30 mL/hour

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At what age do people achieve voluntary control of urinary elimination?

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18-24 months

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How does diabetes mellitus influence urinary elimination?

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There is a decreased sensation in the bladder.

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How does multiple sclerosis influence urinary elimination?

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Individuals may not sense their bladder is full.

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How are individuals with arthritis, Parkinson disease, dementia, and chronic pain syndrome impacted in their ability to urinate?

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Their conditions can interfere with timely access to the toilet.

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How does a spinal cord injury or intervertebral disk disease (above S1) impact urinary elimination?

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can cause the loss of urine control because of bladder overactivity and impaired coordination between the contracting bladder and urinary sphincter.

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How does prostatic enlargement impact urinary elimination?

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause obstruction of the bladder outlet, causing urinary retention

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Why might some post-op patients have urinary retention?

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Opiates such as morphine can cause urinary retention; this is why they make you pee before they send you home.

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How do diuretics influence urinary elimination?

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Diuretics increase urinary output by preventing resorption of water and certain electrolytes

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What drug makes urine orange?

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Phenazopyridine

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How do anticholinergics influence urinary elimination?

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May increase the risk for urinary retention by inhibiting bladder contractility; this medication is used for overactive bladders.

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How do hypnotics and sedatives influence urinary elimination?

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may reduce the ability to recognize and act on the urge to void; may cause confusion and drowsiness (must not be given to geriatric population).

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18
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Cues and causes of urgency

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Full bladder, Urinary tract infection Inflammation or irritation of the bladder Overactive bladder

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Cues and causes of dysuria

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Urinary tract infection, Inflammation of the prostate, Urethritis, Urinary tract tumors

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Cues and causes of frequency

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High volumes of fluid intake, Bladder irritants (caffeine), Urinary tract infection
Increased pressure on bladder (pregnancy)
Bladder outlet obstruction (e.g., prostate enlargement, pelvic organ prolapse), Overactive bladder

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Cues and causes of polyuria

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High volumes of fluid intake, Uncontrolled DM, Diuretic therapy

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Cues and causes of oliguria

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Fluid and electrolyte imbalance (dehydration) Kidney dysfunction or failure
Urinary tract obstruction

23
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Cues and causes of hematuria

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Tumors (e.g., kidney, bladder)
Infection (e.g., glomerular nephritis, cystitis) Urinary tract calculi
Trauma to the urinary tract

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Cues and causes of retention

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Bladder outlet obstruction, Absent or weak bladder contractility (e.g., neurological dysfunction) Side effects of certain medications

25
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Cues and causes of incontinence

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cognitive, structural (prolapse where the pelvic floor comes out through the vagina), pathophysiologic, and situational (need to be able to physically manage to get to the restroom) components.

26
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What is hydronephrosis?

A

Water around the kidney

27
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Clear urine

A

You have been drinking too much water. Cut back.

28
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Yellowish to amber urine

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Typically healthy urine

29
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Red or pink urine

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You ate/dyed things OR enlarged prostate, kidney stones, tumors in bladder. Talk to your doctor.

30
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Orange urine

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It could be just dehydration, but if combined with light colored stool, it could mean issues with your bile duct.

31
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Blue or green urine

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Very rare. Most likely connected to something you ate. In rare cases, it could mean a bacterial infection.

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Dark brown urine

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dehydration, diet related OR a side effect of certain medications, porphyria, OR liver disease.

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Cloudy urine

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Dehydration, UTI, OR a symptom of chronic disease and kidney conditions. Cloudy urine with foam can be serious.

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Reasons for UTI

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Catheterization or procedure

35
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Timeframe to send urine sample to lab if the cup does not have preservatives

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2 hours

36
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Mid-stream clean catch

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patient has to start peeing into the toilet and then catch it mid stream; bacteria living on the peri area which can skew the results.

37
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Specific gravity

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high SG, more dehydration; lower means pt is drinking too much water

38
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pH and urine

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The higher the pH the higher the potential for bacterial growth.

39
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What do leukocytes in the urine indicate?

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Potential infection

40
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What do ketones in the urine indicate?

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Breakdown of fatty acids seen in severe dehydration and diabetes and starvation.

41
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What does protein in the urine indicate?

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Sign of kidney damage (damage to glomerular membrane)

42
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What does glucose in the urine indicate?

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Poorly controlled diabetes or new onset of diabetes.

43
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What does a culture & sensitivity diagnostic test?

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Culture - which bacteria is growing
Sensitivity - which antibiotic will work on the bacteria

44
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What does a BUN lab result sugges?

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less specific to kidney function; if elevated but creatinine is normal, may indicate dehydration.

45
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KUB diagnostic test

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kidney, urterer, bladder; looking for stones

46
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CT abdomen diagnostic test

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Abscess or tumor

47
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Ultrasound diagnostic test

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Least invasive (i.e., hydronephrosis); not used for kidney stones

48
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Suprapubic catheter

A

directly into bladder

49
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Condom catheter

A

directly over the penis

50
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Bladder irrigation

A

requires specialized training; typically seen with urologic procedures; can be continuous or intermittent; used to maintain patency and clear clots.

51
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A patient had a surgical procedure of the bladder and is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. During your 12-hour shift, the patient’s Foley collects 5,320 mL. The patient received 2500 mL of bladder irrigation. What is the patients urinary output?

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5,320 - 2,500 = 2,820

52
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NO CAUTI nursing interventions

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