Urinary System: Anatomy and Function

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the urinary bladder?

During the process of urination, what action does the bladder perform?

Approximately how much urine does a healthy adult typically produce per day?

Which factor would most likely lead to retention?

What term describes painful or difficult urination?

A patient is experiencing involuntary loss of urine. Which term is most appropriate to describe this condition?

What is the primary cause of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

What is the expected outcome after a patient urinates after 250-500 ml of urine has accumulated in the bladder?

Why is it important to consider the age and development of a patient when assessing urine excretion?

What is an important consideration when recommending drinks that provide diuresis, like tea or coffee, for a patient with urinary retention?

Why is it important to determine whether a patient has any restrictions before suggesting increased fluid intake to promote urine excretion?

When is a urinary catheter typically recommended?

In which situation is short-term catheterization most appropriate?

Which catheter type is typically preferred for applications lasting longer than three weeks?

What is a key difference between a Nelaton catheter and a Foley catheter?

Why is it crucial to use the appropriate catheter size based on the patient's age and gender?

Which position is generally recommended for a male patient during urinary catheterization?

What is the purpose of cleaning the genital area with an antiseptic solution prior to urinary catheterization?

During urinary catheterization, what is the most accurate description of maintaining sterile technique?

What is a key step after inserting a Foley catheter and observing urine flow?

After connecting a catheter to a drainage system, what is an important step to ensure proper function?

Which consideration is important when a patient with a urinary catheter is being transferred or moved?

How often should a standard urine bag be emptied?

What signs might indicate that a urine catheter and bag need to be changed?

If the meatus is dirty, what is the appropriate action?

When collecting a sterile urine sample from a non-catheterized patient, what part of the urine stream should be collected?

After obtaining a urine sample, how soon should it be sent to the lab?

When obtaining a sterile urine sample from a catheter, what angle should the needle be inserted into the port?

What is emphasized while performing catheterization?

Following the procedure of inserting a catheter, what action is essential?

Why is it important to check for irritation in the areas where the catheter is secured with tape?

In suprapubic catheterization, how is the catheter placed?

When preforming Bladder irrigation, a bladder irrigation set must include which of the following?

What is the primary advantage of using a patient underpad?

What qualifies clean intermittent catheterization?

Why is it important to keep the urine bag below the level of the bladder?

When should catheter exercises be performed?

What should occur after catheter removal?

The external catheter is best described with which description?

How often should the external catheter by changed?

Which action is correct?

What physiological process is directly facilitated by the ureters?

Which of the following factors has the LEAST direct impact on urine excretion?

A patient reports needing to urinate more frequently at night. Which term accurately describes this?

In urinary retention, what is the MOST significant and immediate symptom a patient is likely to experience?

Which component is included in the urinary tract that is MOST commonly involved in infections?

When promoting easy urinary excretion, why should healthcare providers exercise caution when recommending diuretics?

How does a urinary catheter facilitate urine drainage?

Why is sterile technique crucial during urinary catheterization?

In which instance would urinary catheterization be LEAST appropriate?

What key feature differentiates a Foley catheter from a Nelaton catheter?

How is the appropriate catheter size determined for a patient?

Why is it important to apply lubricant to the catheter prior to insertion?

When is a catheter typically used?

What constitutes long-term catheterization?

When cleaning the genital area with antiseptic solution before urinary catheterization, how many times must it be cleaned?

Why is it important to clamp the tubing just below the catheter port for about 30 minutes prior to obtaining a sterile urine sample?

When inserting the needle to extract a urine sample from a catheter, what must the angle be?

What type of solution is used in bladder irrigation?

What is the purpose of metal hangers concerning urination?

How often must the urine bag be checked for evacuation?