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NUR 104 Test 2 Urinary Elimination Verified Questions And Answers
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anuria ANS no urine is produced
bacteriuria ANS presence of bacteria in the urine
dysuria ANS painful urination resulting from bacterial infection of the bladder and obstructive conditions of the
urethra
nocturia ANS urination at night; can be a system of renal disease or may occur in persons who drink excessive
amounts of fluids before bedtime
hematuria ANS abnormal presence of blood in the urine
proteinuria ANS presence in the urine of abnormally large quantities of protein, usually albumin. Persistent
proteinuria is usually a sign of renal disease or renal complications of another disease, hypertension or heart failure
cystitis ANS an irritated bladder. Causes a frequent and urgent sensation of the need to void
polyuria ANS an excessive output of urine
oliguria ANS urine output that is decreased despite normal intake. Often occurs when fluid loss through other
means (e.g. perspiration, diarrhea, or vomiting) increases. Also occurs in early kidney disease.
diuresis ANS increased rate of formation and excretion of urine
hyperactive/overactive bladder ANS common bladder complaint that occurs more frequently with aging and
includes the symptoms of urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urge incontinence
meatus ANS a natural body opening or canal
micturition ANS urination; act of passing or expelling urine voluntarily through the urethra
,catheterization ANS introduction of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove fluid
nephron ANS structural and functional units of the kidney containing renal glomeruli and tubules
nephrostomy ANS procedure whereby a tube is placed directly into the renal pelvis to drain urine directly from
one or both kidneys
nocturnal enuresis ANS nighttime voiding without awakening
overflow incontenience ANS occurs when a bladder is overly full and bladder pressure exceeds sphincter
pressure, resulting in involuntary leakage of urine
pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) ANS improve the strength of pelvic floor muscles and consist of
repetitive contractions of muscle groups
pyelonephritis ANS infection of the kidneys (upper urinary tract)
reflex incontinence ANS condition causes loss of voluntary control of urination; but the micturition reflex
pathway often remains intact, allowing urination to occur without sensation of the need to void.
renal calculus ANS kidney stone
renal replacement therapy ANS term used to encompass life-supporting treatments for renal failure. It includes:
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hemofiltration and renal transplantation.
residual urine ANS volume of urine remaining in the bladder after a normal voiding; the bladder normally is
almost completely empty after micturation
specific gravity ANS the weight or degree of concentration of a substance compared with an equal volume of
water
stoma ANS artificially created opening between a body cavity and the surface of the body (e.g. a colostomy
formed from a portion of the colon pulled through the abdominal wall)
, uremic syndrome ANS a serious complication of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (also known as
acute renal failure). It occurs when urea and other waste products build up in the body because the kidneys are
unable to eliminate them. These substances can become poisonous (toxic) to the body if they reach high levels.
urge incontinence ANS a type of urinary incontinence that results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the
muscles of the urinary bladder, resulting in an urge to urinate
urinalysis ANS is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine
urinary diversion ANS surgical diversion of the drainage of urine such as a ureterostomy
urinary frequency ANS the need to urinate more often than usual
urinary incontinence ANS inability to control urination
urinary retention ANS retention of urine in the bladder; condition frequently caused by a temporary loss of
muscle function
urosepsis ANS organisms in the bloodstream
The Ph of urine is normally? ANS 4.6-8
Abnormal contents found in urine are ANS Fat globules, Red or white blood cells (hematuria)
Bacteria
Crystals
The nurse collecting a urine specimen from a patient knows that crystals may be in the urine due to which of the
following?
A. White blood cells
B. Red blood cells
C. Bacteria
D. Increased pH ANS D. Increased pH
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