Urinary system Anatomy
This organ filters blood to produce urine.
What is the kidney?
This condition is an infection of the bladder or urinary tract.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
This is the correct way to measure a patient’s urine output.
What is using a graduated cylinder or measuring device?
What is dialysis?
This is the correct way to position a female patient for catheter insertion.
What is the dorsal recumbent position?
These are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
What are the ureters?
This term describes a lack of control over urination.
What is urinary incontinence?
CNAs assist patients with this when they have limited mobility and need help urinating.
What is a bedpan or urinal?
A urine specimen that does not include the first and last last urine voided- also called midstream
What is clean-catch specimen?
To prevent infection, CNAs must always do this before and after providing peri-care.
What is washing their hands?
This muscle controls the release of urine from the bladder.
What is the sphincter?
This condition occurs when the kidneys stop working properly.
What is kidney failure (renal failure)?
CNAs must document this information when assisting with urine output.
What are the time, amount, and characteristics (color, odor)?
Chemical substances that the body produces when it doesn not have enough insulin in the blood
Wha is ketones?
CNAs are responsible for cleaning this piece of equipment used to collect urine.
What is the catheter bag?
This is the name of the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood.
What is the nephron?
The presence of stones in the urinary tract is called this.
What is kidney stones?
CNAs may be asked to perform care around this surgical opening for urine elimination.
What is a urostomy?
A catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time. with urine draining into a bag
What is indwelling catheter?
When measuring urinary output, the container should be placed at this level for accurate readings.
What is eye level?
This tube carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
What is the urethra?
This condition is characterized by the inability to completely empty the bladder.
What is urinary retention?
CNAs should report this type of urine appearance immediately to the nurse.
What is cloudy, bloody, or foul-smelling urine?
This term refers to the act of urinating.
What is micturition or voiding?
This is the most important thing CNAs can do to prevent UTIs in patients.