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Urinary Elimination
III
Question | Answer |
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How much cardiac output circulates through the kidneys per minute | 20-25% Approx. |
The functional unit of the kidney | Nephron |
Is the initial site of filtration of the blood and the beginning of urine formation | Glomerulus |
The pressure of large proteins in the urine and is a sign of glomerular injury | Proteinuria |
How much filtrate does the glomerulus filter per minute | 125ml/min |
What is the average adult urine output | 1500-1600ml/day |
A urine output less than what, indicates possible renal alterations | <30ml/hr |
Hormone produced by the kidneys and functions with in the bone marrow to stimulate RBC production, and maturation, and prolongs life of mature RBC's | Erythropoietin |
Functions of RAAS | Renin released by juxtaglomerular cells, l/t angiotensinogen (liver), l/t angiotensin I converts into Angiotensin II in the lungs, l/t Aldesterone from renal cortex. |
Voiding, peeing, urinating etc. | Micturition |
How long is the urethra in women | 1.5-2.5 inch (4-6.5cm) |
How long is the urethra in men | 8inch (20cm) |
How much fluid does the bladder hold | 600ml |
Allowing urination to occur without sensation of the need to void | Reflex incontinence |
An increase in nitrogenous wastes in the blood, marked fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, n/v, headache, come, and convulsions | Uremic Syndrome |
An indirect method of cleansing the blood of waste products using osmosis and diffusion with the peritoneum functioning as a semipermeable membrane | Peritoneal Dialysis |
Uses a machine equipped with a semipermeable filtering membrane (artificial kidney) that removes accumulation waste products and excess fluids from the blood | Hemodialysis |
An excessive output of urine | Polyuria |
A urine output that is decreased despite normal intake | Oliguria |
Zero urine production | Anuria |
Inhibits the release of ADH | Alcohol |
Ingestion of Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) colors urine | Orange-Rust |
Ingestion of Amitriptyline colors urine | Green-Blue |
Ingestion of Levadopa colors urine | Brown-Black |
Direct visualization of urinary structures | Cystoscopy |
Artificial opening on the abdomen to drain urine | Stoma |
Most common causiative pathogen, responsible for 75-95% of uncomplicated UTI's | Escherichia Coli |
Pain or burning during urination | Dysuria |
An irritated bladder causes a frequent and urgent sensation of the need to void | Cystitis |
Blood-tinged urine | Hematuria |
When infection spreads to the upper urinary tract | Pyelonephritis |
This is an incontinent urinary diversion, (wears pouch) | Ileal conduit (Incontinent Urinary Diversion) |
The portion of the ileum connected to the abdominal wall acts as a nipple, requiring intermittent catheterization for emptying | Continent Urinary Diversion |
Tube placed directly into the renal pelvis | Nephrostomy |
Development of urinary control in childbirth | 2-3yrs Full control in 4-5yrs |
Two types of incontinence | Urgency and Stress Incontinence |
The average number most people void | 5 or more times/day |
Discourages bacterial adherence to the bladder wall | Cranberry Juice |
Sound resulting from turbulent blood flow through a narrowed artery | Bruit |
An output of urine less than what, is cause for concern | <30ml in more than 2hrs |
What is considered Polyruria | 2000-2500ml/day |
High concentrations of bilirubin cause what color urine | Dark Amber Color |
What urine color occurs from acetone or acetoacetic acid | Sweet or fruity odor |
What odor for urine that is stagnant | Ammonia Odor |
What determines the method of collecting urine | Type of test |
Type of urine collection used for C | Clean voided/ Midstream and sterile specimen. |
Type of urine collection used for routine urinalysis | Random |
Type of urine collection for measuring adrenocortical steroids, or hormones, creatinine clearance, or protein quantity test | Timed Urine Specimens |
Normal urine pH | 4.6-8.0 |
Normal urine Protein | None or up to 8mg/100ml |
Normal Urine Specific Gravity | 1.005-1.030 |
What are 2 diagnostic testes for urinary problems | Endoscopy-Cystoscopy and Arteriogram (Angiography) |
Intervention to avoid nocturia | Avoid fluids 2hrs before bedtime |
What is Recommended fluid intake for a healthy adult | 2000-2500ml/day |
What is the Average fluid intake for a healthy adult | 1200-1500ml/day |
Drugs that block the muscarinic receptors suppress bladder contractions and reduce incontinence caused by the bladder | Solifenacin (Vesicare) and Oxybutynin Chloride (Ditropan) |
Cholinergic drugs that increase contraction of the bladder and improve emptying | Bethanechol (Urecholine) |
The dribbling or overflow incontinence seen in men with prostatic enlargement can be treated with this Alpha1- Andrenergic Blocker | Tamsulosin (Flomax) |
Involuntary leakage of urine during increased abdominal pressure in the absence of bladder muscle contraction (coughing, sneezing, laughing) | Stress Incontinence |
Loss of urine caused by factors outside the urinary tract that interfere with the ability to respond in a socially appropriate way to the urge to void | Functional Incontinence |
Involuntary passage of urine after a strong sense of urgency to void | Urge Incontinence |
Combination of urge urinary incontinence and stress urinary incontinence s/s | Mixed Incontinence |
Involuntary loss of urine at intervals without sensation of urge to void | Reflex Incontinence |
These types of catheters are suitable only for intermittent use due to their inflexibility | Plastic Catheters |
These types of catheters are recommended for use up to 3weeks, be aware of allergies | Latex Catheters |
These types of catheters are best suited for long term use (2-3 months) because of less encrustation at the urethral meatus | Pure silicone or Teflon catheters |
How many times do you provide perineal care for an indwelling catheter | At least 3x/day |
This method is a specific program for clients with urge urinary incontinence r/t overactive bladder (supress urination) | Bladder Retraining |
Clients who have stress or urge urinary incontinence may benefit from this exercise | PFE's or Kegel Exercises |