Urinary Elimination Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Incontinence
A
Inability to control urine or feces
2
Q
Void
A
To urinate
3
Q
Micturate
A
To urinate
4
Q
Dysuria
A
Painful or difficult urination
5
Q
Hematuria
A
Blood in the urine
6
Q
Nocturia
A
Frequent night urination
7
Q
Polyuria
A
Large amounts of urine
8
Q
Urinary frequency
A
Voiding at frequent intervals
9
Q
Urinary urgency
A
The need to void at once
10
Q
Proteinuria
A
Presence of large protein in urine
11
Q
Hesitancy
A
Difficulty initiating urination
12
Q
Dribbling
A
Leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination
Ex. Pregnant women
13
Q
Retention
A
Accumulation of urine in bladder without the ability to completely empty
14
Q
Residual
A
Urine remaining post void >100mL
