urine tests
what is the name for when you're testing urine
urinalysis
where is the urine formed
kidneys
what is the main function of the urinary system?
to remove waste products from the body as urine.
what is the medical defenition for UTI
urinary tract infection
what is the main unit for the kidneys
nephrons
what test do we use for UTIs
clean- catch / midstream urine specimen
where does the urine go through to reach the bladder
ureter(s)
the urine exits the body through the ureters
False
it exits through the urethra
name at least 3 symptoms for a UTI
* frequent urination
* irritation
* burning sensation when you urinate
* different color/ odor
what is filtered out of the urine during the urinary process
waste
- salt
- excess water
- chemical compounds
name one oustside factor that can affect test results
*not cleaning properly
* not fasting
* not hydrating enough
* improper equipment brought in ( milk gallon )
* no PPE performed
* incorrect instructions
True or False
is the female urethra longer than the male
FALSE
the male urethra is longer than the female one.
what is one thing that can prevent the function of the urinary system
* kidney stones
* inflammation
* UTIs
* surgicall removal of an organ (ex: males getting their prostate removed )
name at least 1 way you can contract a UTI
* bacteria ( not cleaing properly)
* unprotected sexual intercourse
* holding in your urine
medical term for someone who studies and runs test on urine
urologist
name at least 3 different types of urine tests
* clean- catch ( aka midstream urine specimen)
* culture and sensitivity
* first morning urine specimen
* random urine specimen
* timed urine specimen ( ex: 24hr )
what is the order in which the urine flows
what is another medical term for urination
micturition
True or False
cystisis can be a UTI for both male and female
True
cystisis can be a UTI that can infect both male and female
what is the normal physical characterization for urine
color - light yellow to dark yellow
transperancy - cloudy , foggy or clear and see through
odor- light and strong smells
what are some things that can be found in your urine
* lEU ( leukocytes )
*NIT ( nitrate )
* URO ( urobilinogen )
*PRO ( proteins )
*pH
* BLO ( blood )
* SG ( specific gravity )
* KET ( ketone )
* BIO ( bilirubin )
* GLU ( glucose )
Explain at least one difference between the male & female urinary system
the male urinary system also includes organs used in the reproductive system/ females have a shorter urethra than males
True or False
males use the urethra for both the urinary and reproductive system
True
they do use the urethra for both the urinary system and reproductive system
name 2 precautions that can be taken to prevent a UTI
*use protection during sexuala intercourse
*proper hygiene
* don't hold in urine
name the two muscular tubes that carry the urine from the kidneys to the bladder
ureters