Urinary System Overview

What is the primary function of the nephron?

What is the process of emptying the bladder known as?

A normal urine output over 24 hours is typically within what range?

What does the term 'oliguria' refer to?

What is a characteristic of infant urine production?

Between what ages does urinary control typically develop in children?

What is a common characteristic of urine in a dehydrated individual?

What effect does immobility have on muscle tone related to urinary function?

Which of the following medications is known to turn urine orange-red?

Which of the following best describes the function of a urologic stent?

What is the primary purpose of an indwelling urinary catheter?

Urea, creatinine, and uric acid are removed from the blood in what form?

After urine forms in the nephrons, where does it go next?

What can injury to the nerve centers controlling urination lead to?

What is the definition of 'anuria'?

What is one age-related change that can affect urination?

Increased urination at night is potentially related to which of the following?

What is a common cause of blood in the urine?

Why is a bladder catheter used?

When may a sterile urine specimen be required?

When doing home use for the urinary system, what should be used?

Bright red urine, severe pain, change in drainage pattern are all:

What will the urine look like in patient with a urostomy appliance?

How do we measure I&O for infants?

There should be no ______ when obtaining a urinalysis.

Diagnostic Procedures that are used to view, diagnose, and treat lower urinary tract, interior bladder, urethra conditions:

What type of contrast is used for Intravenous Pyelogram?

What should you avoid if the client is pregnant and is doing Retrograde Pyelogram?

With the types of incontinence, what is the involuntary escape of urine?

Medications can also _______ the appearance of stool for a variety of reasons