Urinary system + disorders
A patient’s urine appears more red than usual. What might they be suffering from?
Hematuria
How long is the large intestine?
6ft
What do the endocrine glands do?
Why must catheter tubing and drainage tubing be free of kinks?
So the urine can flow freely
You should always ____________ to prevent tugging while cleaning the indwelling catheter.
hold the catheter securely near the meatus
Kidney disease causes other urinary disorders such as: (hint 2)
Uremia and Kidney failure
slowing of ___ causes constipation.
Peristalsis
What system is affected by the endocrine system?
Urinary system
when emptying the urinary drainage bag, the measuring container or graduate should...
Never touch the drain
When may indwelling catheters be ordered?
Residents with nerve injury
After surgery
Some incontinent residents
Blood is forced into small vessels under high pressure
Glomerulus
Where do the digestive juices added to the small intestine come from?
liver and pancreas
What is the difference between hypo and hyperglycemia?
Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar
Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar
Who can order enemas and who can give them?
physicians and NA's
What are infection are you more likely to contract through a catheter?
UTIs
Section of the kidney where reabsorption takes place?
Renal Medulla
stones in gallbladder is called...
Cholelithiasis
This glad regulates metabolism, body heat, and bone growth
Thyroid gland
What should you ask the resident NOT to do when collecting urine specimen?
bowel movement or discharge tissue
Who is a external catheter used for?
incontinent men
Microscopic structure composed of renal corpuscle and renal tubule
Nephron
The lining of the wall is called...
Diverticulosis
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
What are 3 bowel aids that are ordered by physicians?
Laxatives, stool softeners, and suppositories
What is a condom catheter made from?
Rubber