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The urinary system consists of two _________, two __________, the urinary bladder, the urethra, and the meatus.
The urinary system consists of two _________, two __________, the urinary bladder, the urethra, and the meatus.
kidneys; ureters
Substances that are not needed by the body, such as toxins and waste products, stay in the kidneys and form _________.
Substances that are not needed by the body, such as toxins and waste products, stay in the kidneys and form _________.
urine
The female urethra is __________ than the male urethra.
The female urethra is __________ than the male urethra.
shorter
The functions of the urinary system include elimination of ______ products from the blood and maintenance of __________ balance in the body.
The functions of the urinary system include elimination of ______ products from the blood and maintenance of __________ balance in the body.
Kidneys not filtering blood efficiently is a normal change of aging.
Kidneys not filtering blood efficiently is a normal change of aging.
As people age, the bladder holds more urine than it used to.
As people age, the bladder holds more urine than it used to.
Bladder muscle tone weakens with age.
Bladder muscle tone weakens with age.
The bladder may not empty completely as a person ages, increasing the chance of infection.
The bladder may not empty completely as a person ages, increasing the chance of infection.
What should normal urine look like?
What should normal urine look like?
How many milliliters of urine do adults normally produce?
How many milliliters of urine do adults normally produce?
Which of the following statements is true of urine and urination?
Which of the following statements is true of urine and urination?
What is dialysis?
What is dialysis?
What is urine retention?
What is urine retention?
What is chronic renal failure (CRF)?
What is chronic renal failure (CRF)?
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
What is end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?
What is end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?
What emotional effect can urinary incontinence cause?
What emotional effect can urinary incontinence cause?
What is a call light?
What is a call light?
What is another name for an incontinence pad?
What is another name for an incontinence pad?
To prevent breakdown, nursing assistants should give ________ care as often as needed.
To prevent breakdown, nursing assistants should give ________ care as often as needed.
What is urinary incontinence?
What is urinary incontinence?
What does privacy refer to in a healthcare setting?
What does privacy refer to in a healthcare setting?
What should nursing assistants encourage plenty of?
What should nursing assistants encourage plenty of?
A catheter that stays in the bladder for a period of time is called a(n):
A catheter that stays in the bladder for a period of time is called a(n):
What is the nursing assistant's role regarding catheters?
What is the nursing assistant's role regarding catheters?
Which of the following statements is true of providing catheter care?
Which of the following statements is true of providing catheter care?
When providing catheter care, how much of the catheter tubing should the nursing assistant clean?
When providing catheter care, how much of the catheter tubing should the nursing assistant clean?
What is a 24-hour urine specimen?
What is a 24-hour urine specimen?
What is a catheterized urine specimen?
What is a catheterized urine specimen?
What is a clean-catch urine specimen?
What is a clean-catch urine specimen?
What is a routine urine specimen?
What is a routine urine specimen?
Chemical substances produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel may be found in a diabetic person's urine. These substances are called:
Chemical substances produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel may be found in a diabetic person's urine. These substances are called:
How do reagent strips show the result of a urine test?
How do reagent strips show the result of a urine test?
Using the pH scale, which of the following numbers would show that the urine is more acidic (as opposed to alkaline)?
Using the pH scale, which of the following numbers would show that the urine is more acidic (as opposed to alkaline)?
What kind of test measures water balance in the body and how concentrated the urine is?
What kind of test measures water balance in the body and how concentrated the urine is?
Loss of normal bladder function can be caused by illness, injury, or inactivity.
Loss of normal bladder function can be caused by illness, injury, or inactivity.
Residents will not usually be embarrassed by episodes of incontinence.
Residents will not usually be embarrassed by episodes of incontinence.
Observing residents' elimination habits helps predict when a trip to the bathroom may be necessary.
Observing residents' elimination habits helps predict when a trip to the bathroom may be necessary.
The nursing assistant should offer a trip to the bathroom, bedpan, or urinal before beginning procedures and after completing procedures.
The nursing assistant should offer a trip to the bathroom, bedpan, or urinal before beginning procedures and after completing procedures.
Residents who have problems with incontinence should be discouraged from drinking fluids.
Residents who have problems with incontinence should be discouraged from drinking fluids.
If the nursing assistant can let the resident know how frustrated she is when the resident is incontinent, it will encourage him to control his bladder.
If the nursing assistant can let the resident know how frustrated she is when the resident is incontinent, it will encourage him to control his bladder.
Residents must be encouraged to ask for help with elimination whenever they need it.
Residents must be encouraged to ask for help with elimination whenever they need it.
Study Notes
Urinary System Overview
- Comprises two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and meatus.
- Responsible for the formation of urine, involving the elimination of toxins and waste products.
Functions of the Urinary System
- Eliminates waste products from blood.
- Maintains water balance in the body.
- Regulates electrolyte levels.
- Aids in blood pressure regulation.
Age-related Changes
- Kidney function declines with age; inefficient blood filtration becomes common.
- Female urethra is shorter than male urethra.
- Bladder capacity decreases with age, increasing infection risks due to incomplete emptying.
- Bladder muscle tone weakens, affecting urine control.
Urine Characteristics
- Normal urine appears pale yellow; cloudy, dark brown, or light red indicates potential issues.
- Adults typically produce 1200 to 1500 mL of urine daily.
Urination Facts
- Healthy individuals urinate several times a day.
- Urinary incontinence is a common concern among the elderly.
Medical Conditions
- Dialysis: Artificial removal of waste when kidneys fail.
- Urinary Retention: Inability to fully empty the bladder.
- Chronic Renal Failure (CRF): Progressive inability of kidneys to filter waste.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Commonly caused by E. coli bacteria.
- End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant.
Emotional and Care Considerations
- Urinary incontinence can lead to frustration.
- Providing care includes addressing privacy rights and promptly responding to call lights.
Catheterization
- An indwelling catheter remains in place for an extended period.
- Daily catheter care is essential; the nursing assistant is responsible for this task.
- Appropriate care involves cleaning catheter tubing and ensuring drainage bags are positioned correctly.
Urine Specimen Types
- 24-hour Urine Specimen: Collects all urine over one day.
- Catheterized Urine Specimen: Obtained when urinary retention is present.
- Clean-catch Urine Specimen: First and last voids are excluded.
- Routine Urine Specimen: Collected at any time.
Significance of Urine Tests
- Ketones indicate fat metabolism, particularly in diabetics; can be detected in urine.
- Reagent strips change color to indicate reactions with urine.
- Urine acidity levels assessed via pH; lower numbers indicate more acidity.
- Specific gravity tests measure water balance and urine concentration.
Nursing Responsibilities
- Observe residents' elimination habits to anticipate bathroom needs.
- Always offer assistance for elimination pre- and post-procedures.
- Encourage fluid intake even for residents with incontinence.
- Promote open communication to ensure residents seek help as needed.
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