Urinary system + disorders
Digestive system+ disorders
Endocrine system + disorders

Guidelines
Catheter
100

A patient’s urine appears more red than usual. What might they be suffering from?

Hematuria 

100

How long is the large intestine?

6ft

100

What do the endocrine glands do?

Secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
100

Why must catheter tubing and drainage tubing be free of kinks?

So the urine can flow freely 

100

You should always  ____________ to prevent tugging while cleaning the indwelling catheter.

hold the catheter securely near the meatus 

200

Kidney disease causes other urinary disorders such as: (hint 2)

Uremia and Kidney failure

200

slowing of ___ causes constipation.

Peristalsis

200

What system is affected by the endocrine system?

Urinary system

200

when emptying the urinary drainage bag, the measuring container or graduate should...

Never touch the drain

200

When may indwelling catheters be ordered?

  • Residents with nerve injury

  • After surgery

  • Some incontinent residents

300

Blood is forced into small vessels under high pressure 

Glomerulus

300

Where do the digestive juices added to the small intestine come from?


liver and pancreas

300

What is the difference between hypo and hyperglycemia?

  • Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar

  • Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar 

300

Who can order enemas and who can give them?

physicians and NA's

300

What are infection are you more likely to contract through a catheter?

UTIs

400

Section of the kidney where reabsorption takes place?

Renal Medulla 

400

stones in gallbladder is called...

Cholelithiasis 

400

This glad regulates metabolism, body heat, and bone growth

Thyroid gland

400

What should you ask the resident NOT to do when collecting urine specimen?

bowel movement or discharge tissue

400

Who is a external catheter used for?

incontinent men

500

Microscopic structure composed of renal corpuscle and renal tubule

Nephron

500

The lining of the wall is called...

Diverticulosis

500

endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress.

Adrenal glands

500

What are 3 bowel aids that are ordered by physicians?

Laxatives, stool softeners, and suppositories

500

What is a condom catheter made from?

Rubber