Elimination Overview Quiz

Elimination Overview

• Elimination refers to the process of urinary and bowel waste removal, essential for normal body functioning.
• Individual patterns of elimination can vary greatly based on various factors.

Influencing Factors

• Diet and Fluid Intake: The amount of fluid and fiber consumed affects elimination.
• Activity Level: Bedrest or immobility can decrease peristalsis, impacting bowel elimination.
• Medications: Diuretics and opioids can influence urine output and bowel movements.
• Cultural Differences: Cultural practices may affect personal habits related to elimination.
• Lifestyle and Personal Habits: These choices can significantly influence urinary and bowel functions.
• Emotional Factors: Anxiety and stress can increase or decrease both peristalsis and urination.
• Provision of Privacy: Ensuring privacy is crucial for fostering normal elimination practices.

Urinary Elimination Anatomy and Physiology

• Bladder Capacity: The bladder typically holds about 100 mL of urine.
• Normal Urinary Output: Minimum should be 50 mL/hour; average is 1500 mL/day.
• Alert Criteria: If urinary output drops below 30 mL/hour, immediate reporting to a healthcare provider is necessary.

Characteristics of Urine

• Color:
  • Normal: Light straw to amber yellow.
  • Abnormal: Dark amber, dark orange, red, or dark brown.
• Odor:
  • Normal: Faint and aromatic.
  • Abnormal: Strong odors (ammonia, foul, musty, fruity).
• Clarity:
  • Normal: Clear and transparent.
  • Abnormal: Cloudy, may contain debris or sediment.
• Volume: Average daily output is between 1200-1500 mL, varying with fluid intake.

Terms Associated with Urinary Elimination

• Anuria: Absence of urine production.
• Nocturia: Increased urine production at night.
• Dysuria: Painful urination.
• Oliguria: Decreased urine output.
• Polyuria: Excessive urine output.
• Enuresis: Involuntary urination, typically used to describe bedwetting.
• Proteinuria: Presence of protein in urine.
• Glycosuria: Presence of glucose in urine.
• Pyuria: Presence of pus in urine.
• Hematuria: Blood in urine.
• Residual Urine: Urine that remains in the bladder after voiding.
• Incontinence: Involuntary leakage of urine.
• Retention: Inability to empty the bladder.
• Micturition: The act of urination.
• Voiding: Another term for urination.
• Urgency: A strong, sudden need to urinate.