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Urinary System and Disorders ( NOT FINISHED) Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

How does urine pass through the urinary system?

A

Kidneys form it
Passes into ureters (long tubes)
Goes into bladder
Released by urethral sphincters
Passes to outside body via urethra

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2
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What are the functions of the urinary system?

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Eliminates waste from blood
Maintains homeostatsis within the body (Water, salt, glucose, ph)

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3
Q

What do nephrons do?

A

Separate nutrients and minerals in the blood from toxins
Cleans blood and recirculates it

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4
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Ureters

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Transports urine from kidneys to the bladder

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5
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What is an example of normal adult urine?

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Light yellow. None or very slight smell. 15000mls/24 hours

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6
Q

If you have brown ale coloured urine what is it a sign of?

A

Liver disease or severe dehydration

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7
Q

If your urine is pink or red what could it be a sign of?

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Berries beets, UTIs or Prostate problems.

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8
Q

What are some age related changes of the urinary system?

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Concentrated urine
Higher frequency or urination
Smaller Bladder
Incontinence due to weakened sphincter muscle
Kidneys less effective
Electrolyte or Fluid imbalance
Less blood flow through kidneys

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9
Q

DIALYSIS

A

Removes waste/toxins from blood.

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10
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HEMATURIA

A

Blood in urine

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11
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Dyseria

A

Painful urine

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12
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Continence

A

Ability to hold bladder

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13
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Incontinence

A

Inability to hold ones bladder

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14
Q

What is a UTI?

A

Urinary Tract Infection

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15
Q

What can cause a UTI?

A

Poor fluid intake
Pathogens entering uria (bad perinal care)

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16
Q

Signs and symptoms of a UTI?

A

Frquency and urgency
Pain when urinating

17
Q

How to manage UTI?

A

Antibiotics
Increase Fluid
Cranberry juice

18
Q

HCA responsibilities for client with a UTI?

A

Assist with bathroom care
Encourage fluid
Provide good pericare