Key Terms
Two bean-shaped organs Located at level of L1 on either side of the spine
What is the kidneys?
Can cause confusion and disorientation in the elderly.
What is UTI?
This contains ntirogenous wastes, uric acid, ammonia, and creatinine.
What is the composition of urine?
the working units of the kidney
What is the nephrons?
This drug decreases the urge to urinate.
What is Detrol?
This type of catheter is used to provide continuous urine drainage for the male in a noninvasive manner
What is a condom catheter?
Hollow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
What is the Ureters?
Manual pressure on the lower abdominal wall in an attempt to better eliminate urine. .
What is the Credé maneuver ?
Medicare and Medicaid no longer reimburse for this complication?
What is CAUTI ?
Hollow muscular organ located in lower pelvis that stores urine
What is the bladder?
This is another term for urination.
What is micturation?
Loss of normal bladder control
What is Incontinence?
Decreased urine output less than 400 mL in 24 hours
What is Oliguria?
Carries urine from bladder to meatus; flow controlled by urinary sphincter
What is Urethra?
Ketones in the urine.
What is Ketonuria?
This drug relieves bladder pain and spasms secondary to a UTI.
What is Pyridium?
Inflammation of the bladder
What is Cystitis?