Urinary Elimination

Question 1

purpose of kidneys

Answer 1

filter waste from blood

Question 2

purpose of ureters

Answer 2

urine from kidney to bladder

Question 3

what happens if urine stays in kidney

Answer 3

infections and UTI

Question 4

purpose and significance of urethra

Answer 4

route urine leaves the body

shorter for women than men

Question 5

what tells the bladder that its full?

Answer 5

nerves

Question 6

how is urine formed

Answer 6

in kidney by tiny filters called nephrons

Question 7

what is the expected urine

Answer 7

800-2000 ml/day
30 ml/hour
300 causes urge to void

Question 8

what type of diseases effect urination

Answer 8

diabetes, stroke, parkinsons

Question 9

urin stasis

Answer 9

not moving

Question 10

what problem do older men face when urination

Answer 10

enlarged prostate

Question 11

what are some factors regarding urination

Answer 11

dehydration: concentrated urine, not a lot
overload: urine diluted, excess
alcohol and caffeine increase urine production
high sodium food deceases urine production

Question 12

oliguria

Answer 12

small amounts of urine

Question 13

polyuria

Answer 13

a lot of urine

Question 14

nocturia

Answer 14

a lot of urine at night

Question 15

dysuria

Answer 15

painful urination

Question 16

hematuria

Answer 16

blood in urine

Question 17

what is PVR

Answer 17

post void residual

used to see how much urine is left in bladder after voiding

do not want a lot

Question 18

what is the most common hospital-acquired infection?

Answer 18

urinary tract infection

Question 19

what are signs and symptoms of UTI

Answer 19

dysuria and nocturia
burning
cloudy urine
odor

Question 20

signs and symptoms of UTI for elderly

Answer 20

confusion
tachycardia
tachypnea
hypotension

Question 21

what are treatments for UTI

Answer 21

antibiotics
increase fluids and cranberry juice
empty bladder

Question 22

describe continence

Answer 22

control over time of urine

Question 23

describe incontinence

Answer 23

loss of urine
kegal excercises and bladder training

Question 24

purpose of urinary diversions

Answer 24

create a new route for urine to leave

Question 25

urostomy

Answer 25

section of intenstine to create stoma to hold urine

Question 26

explain some urinary diversions

Answer 26

ureters into stoma drained through urostomy pouch

Question 27

nophrestomy tube

Answer 27

tube directly into kidneys

Question 28

describe the characteristics of normal urine

Answer 28

sterile free of bacteria and viruses normally clear/light yellow

Question 29

characteristics of urine testing

Answer 29

best testing in AM because most concentrated

Question 30

serum creatinine

Answer 30

does not show up until a lot of damage is done waste product from muscle breakdown

Question 31

blood urea nitrogen

Answer 31

measures renal excretion decrease in malnutrition

Question 32

indwelling catheter

Answer 32

foley should be placed when indicated and removed ASAP

Question 33

intermittent catheter

Answer 33

straight do it yourself at home

Question 34

subrapubic catheter

Answer 34

long term manganement into the abdominal wall, then in the bladder

Question 35

external condom catheter

Answer 35

incontinent people

Question 36

catheter care

Answer 36

insert using aseptic technique should be cleaned with mild soap and water should be emptied when 2/3 full

Question 37

When is catheter use appropriate?

Answer 37

surgical procedures comfort at end of life measure urine

Question 38

how do you prevent infections with catheters

Answer 38

keep the bag lower than the bladder no kinks in tubing hang bag on bed frame

Question 39

describe health promotion for catheters

Answer 39

avoid caffeine empty bladder before and after intercourse prevent infection