Urinary System: Anatomy and Function

Where are the kidneys primarily located in the body?

What is the main function of the urinary bladder?

What is the role of the urethra in the urinary system?

Which process describes the act of expelling urine from the body?

What volume range represents the typical amount of urine produced per day in a healthy adult?

Which of the following factors does NOT directly affect urine excretion?

A patient's urine output is consistently less than 500mL per day. Which of the following terms best describes this condition?

Which term describes painful or difficult urination?

A patient reports waking up several times during the night to urinate. What is the appropriate term for this condition?

Which of the following is the most prominent symptom of urinary retention?

What defines a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Which of the following nursing interventions is LEAST likely to assist a patient with urinary excretion difficulties?

The physician's directive is required before performing with of the following urinary interventions?

What is the primary purpose of urinary catheterization?

What does the selection of a catheter for urinary catheterization depend on?

For an adult female patient, which catheter size is MOST appropriate?

What position is generally recommended for female patients during urinary catheterization?

During urinary catheterization, when should the genital organs be cleaned?

If a patient experiences trauma during catheter insertion, which of the following complications is MOST likely to occur?

After inserting a urinary catheter, what is the next crucial step?

To minimize the risk of urine backflow and potential complications, how should the urine drainage bag be positioned?

How often should a standard urine bag be emptied to prevent complications?

What observation, during routine catheter care, requires immediate reporting to a healthcare provider?

What step is essential before removing a urinary catheter?

What are bladder exercises designed to achieve prior to catheter removal?

What is a condom catheter primarily used for?

How often should a condom catheter typically be replaced?

Identify a potential complication specifically associated with condom catheter use:

What is the defining characteristic of suprapubic catheterization?

Under what condition should bladder irrigation be performed?

What is the key characteristic of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC)?

Which action is MOST important to prevent infection when caring for a patient with a urinary catheter?

What critical step should occur prior to repositioning or transferring a patient with a urinary catheter?

To obtain a sterile urine sample from an indwelling catheter, which of the following is the correct procedure?

When collecting a 24-hour urine sample, what instruction should be given to the patient?

Which of the following is the definition of Hematuria?

What mL is the correct amount to use on an adult patient to inflating volume of balloons?

What mL is the correct amount to use on child patient to inflating volume of balloons?

Which of the following accurately describes the primary function of the ureters?

What is the primary role of the kidneys in maintaining homeostasis?

Which physiological event occurs when a sufficient volume of urine accumulates in the bladder, typically between 250-500 ml?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the accumulation of urine in the bladder due to the inability to urinate?

What is the MOST common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Which non-pharmacological intervention is MOST likely to facilitate urination in a patient experiencing urinary difficulty?

According to the information, what critical step must be obtained prior to performing urinary catheterization?

What factor primarily determines whether a urinary catheter is needed for a patient?

A patient requires intermittent catheterization at home. Which type of catheter is MOST suitable for this purpose?

A patient is prescribed a Foley catheter for long-term management of urinary retention. Which characteristic distinguishes a Foley catheter from other types?

A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter for a male patient. Which position is generally recommended for this procedure?

During catheterization, according to the source material, what type of solution should be used when cleaning the genital area?

Why is sterile lubricant applied to a catheter before insertion?

After inserting a urinary catheter, what is the NEXT crucial step to confirm proper placement?

To minimize the risk of urinary tract infections in a patient with a catheter, how often should the urine bag be emptied?

A nurse observes that the urine in a catheter drainage bag is cloudy and has a strong odor. What is the MOST appropriate intervention?

Prior to removing a urinary catheter, what essential action should the nurse perform?

What is the recommended frequency for replacing a condom catheter to prevent skin irritation and infection?

What specific type of catheterization involves the placement of a catheter directly into the bladder through a surgical incision above the pubic bone?

What is a key principle of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) technique?