Urinary system Genitourinary System, similar to a water filtration plant. Its main function is to filter and remove waste products from the blood
1st filtration __________ - particles are filtered by millions of nephrons that make up each kidney
2nd reabsorption _____________ - much of the electr...
Nursing 311 Exam 2 Questions and
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Urinary system ✅Genitourinary System, similar to a water filtration plant. Its main
function is to filter and remove waste products from the blood
1st filtration ✅__________ - particles are filtered by millions of nephrons that make up
each kidney
2nd reabsorption ✅_____________ - much of the electrolytes (such as sodium (Na) &
potassium (K) and nutrients are reabsorbed into the capillaries and reenter the
circulating blood
3rd secretion ✅__________________ - final stage of urine production; urine ultimately
enter the ureter.
Urinalysis ✅A _________ is a clinical laboratory test to consisting of the physical,
chemical and microscopic examination of the a urine specimen.
Glucose, blood, or protein ✅Substances that should not be in the urine include:
___________,____________, or _______________
Specific gravity ✅The _________________ of a liquid is an indication of how much
(more or less) dense a liquid, such as urine, is compared to H2O
Ketones ✅___________ are substances that are made when the body breaks down
fat for energy
Dys ✅___ - difficult or painful
Catheterization ✅Urinary ________________ (cath) is the insertion of a catheter
(flexible tube) through the urethra and into the bladder to withdraw urine. This is a sterile
procedure.
Kidney ✅nephr/o
Kidney disease ✅nephropathy
Kidney stone ✅nephrolith
Kidney stones ✅nephrolithiasis
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