Urinary Elimination
Name 2 psychosocial factors that may alter a persons ability to void?
Privacy, Anxiety, Timing
Name 3 reasons someone may experience urinary retention?
BPH, Acute Inflammation, Bladder Calculi, Anesthesia, Scar Tissue, Meds
Medical Terminology for no urine production.
Anuria
Medical Terminology for stool.
Feces
This lab determines the glomerular filtration rate.
Creatinine clearance
Name 5 risk factors for urinary incontinence.
Advanced age, obesity, women>men, smoking, DM, inactivity, pregnancy, depression, neuro disorder, meds
When this is inadequate it results in hard feces (Chyme becomes drier).
Fluid intake
Medical Terminology for less than 30 mL/hr urine output.
Oliguira
Medical Terminology for bowel movement.
Defecation
This lab measures urea which is the end product of protein metabolism.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
What is the term for nightime "Bed Wetting"
Nocturnal Enuresis
This medication is known to increase urine formation.
Diuretics
Medical Terminology for bed wetting, at night.
Nocturnal enuresis
Medical terminology for distended rectal veins.
Hemorrhoids
The location of the ostomy does not influence the characteristics of the fecal material. True or False
False (The farther along the bowel, the more formed stool because the large bowel reabsorbs water from the feces).
Why may the older adult experience an increase in urination at night?
Kidneys excrete more fluid, electrolytes at night
This is increased peristalsis of the colon after food has entered the stomach.
Gastrocolic reflux
Medical terminology for involuntary urine leakage.
Urinary Incontinence
Flatus
What is the best position to administer an enema?
Left Lateral position
Name 3 types of incontinence
Stress, Urge, Reflex, Overflow, Functional, Mixed, Total
Enlargement of the prostate gland can impair urine flow. What is the medical name for this condition?
Hyperplasia or BPH
Medical Terminology for SUI?
Stress urinary incontinence
Newborn fecal material up to 24 hours.
Meconium
When you attach the prefilled syringe to the Foley, you must pre-inflate the balloon to make sure it is good. True or False
False (it is no long recommended because it may cause microtears= risk for infection)