Urinary Catheterization and Urinary Diversion

Flashcards covering vocabulary and key concepts related to urinary catheterization, urinary diversion, and related nursing considerations.

Urinary Retention

An accumulation of urine due to the inability of the bladder to empty.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

An infection that develops when microbes/bacteria enter the urinary tract, often due to indwelling catheters.

Urinary Incontinence

Involuntary leakage of urine.

Urinary Diversions

Procedure that diverts urine to an external source, commonly involving a stoma.

Transient Incontinence

Temporary loss of bladder control that often resolves over time.

Urge Incontinence

An involuntary loss of urine associated with a strong urge to void.

Stress Incontinence

Loss of urine during physical activity due to increased abdominal pressure.

Overflow Incontinence

Involuntary leakage of urine when the bladder is overfull.

Mixed Incontinence

Combination of stress and urge incontinence.

Functional Incontinence

Inability to reach the toilet in time due to physical or cognitive impairments.

Diuresis

Increased urine formation.

Nocturia

Frequent urination at night.

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Hematuria

Blood in urine.

Pneumaturia

Passage of gas in urine.

Hesitancy

Difficulty starting urination.

Polyuria

Excessive urine production.

Oliguria

Low urine output.

Anuria

Absence of urine.

Dribbling

Leakage of urine after completing urination.

Intermittent Catheterization

Using a single-use straight catheter to drain the bladder for a short period.

Indwelling Catheter

A catheter that remains inside the body for an extended period to provide continuous urine drainage.

Suprapubic Catheter

A catheter inserted through the abdominal wall above the pubic bone.

Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)

Method to flush the bladder to maintain patency and prevent clot formation.

Ostomy Appliance

A pouch worn by patients with an incontinent urinary diversion to collect urine.

Nephrostomy

A procedure to place a catheter into the renal pelvis to drain urine.

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

An infection that occurs due to the presence of a catheter in the urinary tract.

Bladder Scan

A non-invasive method to measure residual urine volume after urination.

Aseptic Technique

A procedure used to minimize contamination during catheter insertion.