Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 9 (Graded A)

Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 9 (Graded A) kidneys are said to be retroperitoneal located between the levels of the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebral a position where they are partially protected by ribs 11 and 12 kidneys what do the kidneys do? filter blood excrete waste products maintain fluid balance an analysis of the vL and physical chemical and microscopic properties of urine urinalysis how much urine can the bladder hold? 200-400 mL what is the function of the urethra discharge urine from the body a lack of voluntary control over micturition incontinence failure to void urine completely or normally retention testes produce __________ and secrete _______________ sperm and hormones (testosterone) whats the function of the vagina carries menstrual flow from uterus serves as terminal pt of birth canal receptive organ for sex where does the uterus sit pelvic cavity between bladder and rectum where are the Fallopian tubes located? upper pt of the uterus and extend laterally to the ovaries what do the ovaries secrete? estrogen and progesterone what the the functions of estrogen and progesterone controlling menstrual cycle supporting pregnancy a bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract, more common in females urinary tract infection whats the plan for a UTI urinalysis admin antibiotics pt edu. about hydration and hygiene an acute infection of the kidneys (upper urinary tract infection) pyelonephritis what can you do to test for pyelonephritis costovertebral angle tenderness whats the plan for pyelonephritis urinalysis admin antibiotics admin IV fluids stones formed in the pelvis of the kidney which obstruct urinary tract renal calculi (kidney stone) marked by severe cramping flank pain with nausea and vomiting renal colic whats the plan for renal calculi urinalysis admin pain meds x ray/ct scan admin IV fluids diet changes pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, most commonly in the Fallopian tube, but can occur elsewhere ectopic pregnancy whats the plan for ectopic pregnancy blood draw admin meds possible surgery an infection of a woman's reproductive organs uterus, usually happens when a STI, like gonorrhea or chlamydia, isn't treated quickly pelvic inflammatory disease whats the plan for pelvic inflammatory disease pregnancy test cervical culture admin antibiotics inflammation of the epididymis, often seen in association with a UTI, may also result because of an STI epididymitis whats the plan for epididymitis (9) draw blood urinalysis ultrasound admin iv fluids admin meds rest cold therapy elevate scrotum abstain sex testicle rotates, twisting spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum, most common between ages 12- 16 testicular torsion whats the plan for testicular torsion testicular repositioning admin pain meds possible surgery a single lumen catheter inserted into the bladder through the urethra to empty the bladder, or in some cases, to instill medication, then it is removed