Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Elimination
Flashcards for nursing students
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bowel Elimination | the passage and dispelling of stool through the intestinal tract by means of intestinal smooth muscle contraction} |
| Urinary Elimination | the passage of urine out of the urinary tract through the urinary sphincter and urethra |
| Continence | the purposeful control of urinary or fecal elimination |
| Retention | keeping within the body materials normally excreted |
| Stress Incontinence | loss of small amounts of urine during coughing sneezing, jogging, etc.; patients cannot tighten the urethra enough to overcome the increased bladder pressure, may be due to weakened pelvic muscles; the most common type of incontinence |
| Urge Incontinence | the perception of an urgent need to urinate as a result of bladder contractions, regardless of the volume of urine in the bladder; aka overactive bladder |
| Functional Incontinence | occurs as a result of factors other than abnormal function of the bladder and urethra; could be due to loss of cognitive function (i.e, patients with dementia |
| Impaction | stool that is wedged into the rectum with diarrhea fluid leaking around the impacted stool; use a gloved, lubricated finger for digital removal of stool |
| Fecal Incontinence | inability to control defecation, often caused by diarrhea; assess for causes, such as medications, infections, or impaction; provide perineal care after each stool and apply a moisture barrier |
| Transient Incontinence | temporary urinary incontinence |
Created by:
malvsl
Popular Nursing sets