cna block 8 genitourinary system

bladder

a membranous sac in humans and other animals, urine is collected for secretion

urination

discharge of urine from the body

voiding

urinating

urinary incontinence

inability to hold urine in the bladder due to loss of voluntary control over the urinary sphincters resulting in the involuntary passage of urine

urinary tract infection UTI

infection within any part of the urinary system that can cause symptoms of burning, cramping, and a frequent urge to urinate

urinary retention

the inability to empty the bladder completely or partially

dysuria

painful or difficult urination

nocturia

a condition where the individual has to wake at night one or more times for voiding

kidney stone

clumps of minerals that form in the kidneys and bladder, symptoms include severe flank pain and blood in the urine

renal failure

a condition in which the kidneys fail to function adequately

dialysis

a procedure done to remove waste products and fluids from the body when a persons kidneys fail and can no longer perform this task

ureterostomy

the creation of a stoma (a new, artificial outlet) for a ureter or kidney to permit urine to pass

functions

thru urine, eliminates waste products created by cells, maintains waste balance in body, keep stable salt & other balances in blood

normal changes

ability of kidney to filter blood decreases, bladder muscle tone weakens, bladder holds less urine so peeing more, bladder not empty completely therefore risk infection

reporting

weight loss or gain, swelling in upper or lower extremities, pain or burning during urination, changes in urine, swelling in ab/bladder area, urinary incontinence, pain in kidney/back area, confusion

kidney

1

ureter

2

urinary bladder

3

urethra

4

meatus

5