Physiology
What is the functional unit of the kidneys?
Nephrons
This is the second common infection in children due to obstructions or malformations
UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)
Medical Terminology for no urine production.
Anuria
Medical Terminology for stool.
Feces
This lab determines the glomerular filtration rate.
Creatinine clearance
What is a hollow muscular organ that serves as a reservoir for urine?
Bladder
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 name of the wavelike movement produced by muscle fibers of the intestinal walls?
Peristalsis
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).
What allows for bladder distention?
Rugae
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
What make feces brown?
Bilirubin (stercobilin and urobilin)
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)