Urinary System and Nursing Practices

What is the primary purpose of nursing practices related to the urinary system?

What is the main function of the kidneys in the urinary system?

What role do the ureters play in the urinary system?

What is the primary function of the urinary bladder?

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

In the context of the urinary system, what does the term 'micturition' refer to?

What is the typical amount of urine produced by a healthy person per day?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a urine output of less than 500mL/day?

What term describes the condition of having increased volume of urine, more than 2 liters in 24 hours?

What is the term for painful or difficult urination?

What term is used to describe involuntary urination during sleep?

What term describes the need to urinate more than once a night, which wakes an individual from deep sleep?

What is the best description of urinary retention?

What is the most common type of urinary tract infection?

Why is it recommended to encourage comfortable sitting positions for a patient with urinary excretion difficulties?

What nursing intervention can be applied to promote urination, other than providing prescribed medication?

When stimulating the urinating reflex, which area of the body is commonly targeted?

What is the primary function of a urinary catheter?

Why might a doctor recommend the use of a urinary catheter for a patient?

Which type of urinary catheter is typically used for short-term catheterization?

What is a key characteristic of the Nelaton catheter?

Which type of catheter is preferred for applications longer than 3 weeks?

What is a key feature that distinguishes a Foley catheter from a Nelaton catheter?

What should be considered when selecting a catheter for urinary catheterization?

What are the typical catheter sizes used for women?

What is the recommended inflation volume for balloons in urinary catheters for adult patients?

What is the typical position for a male patient during urinary catheterization?

What is the appropriate position for a female patient during urinary catheterization?

During urinary catheterization, why should the genital area be cleaned multiple times with an antiseptic solution?

During catheterization, what is the purpose of applying a lubricant?

What is a critical step when connecting a catheter to a drainage system?

What is a common complication associated with urinary catheters?

Before removing a urinary catheter, what action should be taken concerning the balloon?

What exercises are important to perform before removing a urinary catheter?

What is the recommended frequency for replacing a condom catheter to avoid irritation?

What is a potential complication associated with the use of condom catheters?

What is the primary distinction of suprapubic catheterization?

What is the purpose of bladder irrigation?

How is clean intermittent catheterization typically administered?

During urinary catheter care, what is a key measure to prevent urine backflow into the bladder?

How often should a urine bag be emptied, according to standard urinary catheter care guidelines?

Which of the following correctly describes the passage of urine through the urinary system?

In a healthy adult, what is the approximate amount of urine expected to be produced per hour?

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

A patient reports being unable to urinate for several hours and is experiencing bladder distention. What condition is the patient most likely experiencing?

What is the primary consideration when determining the duration of catheterization?

A patient is scheduled for a urinary catheter insertion. What action should the nurse perform immediately prior to the procedure?

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

Why is it essential to use sterile water for inflating the balloon of a Foley catheter?

What is the primary reason for cleaning the genital area with an antiseptic solution multiple times during urinary catheterization?

During urinary catheterization, what could be the most significant consequence of not maintaining sterility?

Why is it important to ensure that the catheter is properly connected to a drainage system when performing urinary catheterization?

Before removing a urinary catheter, which action is most important for the nurse to perform?

Which of the following is an important bladder exercise to perform before removing a urinary catheter?

For a patient using a condom catheter, what is the recommended frequency for replacing the device to prevent skin irritation?

What is a key characteristic of suprapubic catheterization that distinguishes it from other catheterization methods?

In which of the following scenarios would bladder irrigation be most appropriate?

Which action is essential to prevent urine backflow into the bladder during urinary catheter care?

According to standard urinary catheter care guidelines, what is the maximum recommended frequency for emptying a urine bag?

What is the most appropriate action to take if a nurse observes signs of irritation at the catheter insertion site?