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chapter 33 uninary system

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name 3 things possible during a cystourethroscopy   kidney catherization, tumor bx, calcium removal,  
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Which kidney is displaced and why?   Right (because of the placement of the liver)  
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inner layer of kidney:   medulla  
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outer layer of kidney   cortex  
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What is a urinary catheter?    
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what is incontinence?   the inability to control the bodily evacuative functions of urination  
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what is retention?   holding in of waste: the holding in the body of waste that is normally excreted  
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name different kinds of incontinence:   stress, overflow, urge, Kegel exercise  
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most common; person sneezing, coughing or laughs causing what incontinence?   stress  
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bladder never empties completely causing leakage is what type of incontinence?   overflow  
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Unexpectedly strong, uncontrollable urge requiring immediate emptying of the bladder is what type of incontinence?   Urge  
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stress incontinence   Kegel exercise  
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what is Kegel exercise for?   pelvic floor muscle exercises are done to strengthen the muscles which support the urethra, bladder, uterus and rectum.  
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What is a 24 hour specimen?   collect all urinary out in 24hr period in a special container. provides info about protein, glucose, signs of infection, blood and cells which may be found in the urine  
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what is the Afferent arteriole?   blood enters (Arrives) glomerulus  
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what is the Efferent arteriole?   filtered blood Exits glomerulus  
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what is the amount of time solution circulates in the membrane during dialysis?   dwell time is 4-6 hours  
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What is dialysate?   solution that cleans the blood in dialysis  
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what is clean catch urine specimen used for?   Cx, pregnancy, microscope evaluation  
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what are excretion?   is the removal of waste products and other elements from blood  
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what is secretion?   is the production of urine  
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what is elimination?   the emptying of urine from bladder. (urinating)  
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Inflammation of the bladder due to foreign material (bacteria) invading through the urinary meatus   Cystitis  
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When preforming an _______ test it is extremely important to know if the pt. has a an allergic reaction to....?   (IVP)iodine and or shellfish  
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What is measured for input/output measurement?   kidney function  
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double lumen, surgically inserted into jugular   permacath  
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what is permcath used for?   while waiting for AV fistula or synthetic graft to mature  
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it is a notch in the concover border of kidney   hilum  
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what is the "threshold" and what happens if it is exceeded?    
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this specimen is required as a "scheduled" urinalysis, for example: A first morning specimen, or if a pt. is c/o urinary symptoms:    
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most common infections of the kidney; Inflammation of the kidney, causes fever, urgency, dysuria, back pain, burning, nocturia and hematuria   Pyelonephritis  
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what is the treatment of pyelonephritis?   antibiotics  
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microscopic filtering units, over 1 million in each kidney   nephrons  
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cup-shaped top of nephron and surrounds the glomerulus   Bowman's Capsule  
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network of about 50 capillaries; filters fluid and other useful substance out of blood and into Bowman's capsule   glomerulus  
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are part of the nephron, the basic functional unit of the kidney.   renal tubule  
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1st twisted section and is the portion of the duct system of the nephron of the kidney which leads from Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle.   Proximal convoluted tubule  
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goes into the medulla; The segment of the nephron of a vertebrate kidney that is situated between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules. It plays a role in the transport of ions and water and the concentrating of urine   loop of Henle  
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twisted section returning to cortex; the most distal portion of the nephron and is responsible for the resorption of sodium, water and secretion of hydrogen potassium.   Distal convoluted tubule  
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renal calculi   kidney stones  
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Inherited disorder characterized by bilateral, grape-like clusters of fluid-filled sacs that replace normal renal tissue   Polycystic kidney disease  
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introduction of a sterile tube into the bladder   catheteriztion  
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name 3 things catheterizations do?   1)relief/discomfort due to retention 2)sterile specimen 3)instill meds  
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What is the formation of urine?   Filtration, reabsorption, secretion, urinary output  
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two muscular tubes; drain urine from calyces through renal pelvis to urinary bladder; is moved through peristaltic waves; Renal calculi from solutes can form or become lodge here   ureters  
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collapsible muscular sac; functions as a reservoir for urine   urinary bladder  
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narrow tube leading from bladder to exterior(urinary meatus); functions are to carry urine to the outside   urethra  
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Dialyzer   artificial kidney  
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join artery and vein to create an access.   Fistula  
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How long does it take for a fistula to mature   4-6 weeks  
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Purifying blood by allowing waste products to diffuse into dialysate solution   hemodialysis  
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use pt.'s own peritoneal membrane to filter blood   peritoneal dialysis  
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what is the dwell time in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis?   4-6hrs  
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assisted peritoneal dialysis; performed at night; take 6-8hrs; suited well for children   continuous cycler  
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analysis of blood determines levels of?   uric acid and urea nitrogen  
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Urinalysis determines the presence of   blood cells, bacteria, acidity level  
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Urinalysis also determines specific gravity and physical characteristics such as?   color, clarity and odor  
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breaking up of kidney stones by shockwaves   lithotripsy  
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