Intro to Nursing - Medical and Reproductive Terminology

Module 04 Content – Quiz 2 Study Guide

  • Review the key concepts and definitions from Chapters 8 and 9.

  • Practice with sample questions provided in the module.

  • Focus on understanding the main theories discussed.

  • Course: Intro to Nursing

  • Date: November 2025

Medical Terms and Their Meanings

  • Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder.

  • Erectile dysfunction: The inability to maintain an erection.

  • Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney.

  • Amenorrhea: Absence of menstruation.

Definitions of Medical Terms

  • Urethra: Tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body.

  • Ovaries: Female reproductive organs that produce eggs.

  • Nephron: Functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation.

  • Testes: Male reproductive organs that produce sperm.

Urinary System Functions

  • Primary Process: The process of making urine occurs primarily in the kidneys.

  • Key Functions: Filters blood to remove wastes and excess substances, regulates water/electrolytes/pH, and helps control blood pressure.

Medication Problems in Nursing Practice

  • One-Factor Medication Problems:

    • Incorrect Dosage Calculation: Can lead to

    • Underdosing: Ineffective treatment outcomes.

    • Overdosing: Potential for toxicity and adverse effects.

Urinary System Structures

  • Structure that Stores Urine Until Elimination:

    • Bladder

  • Organ Responsible for Filtering Blood:

    • Kidneys

Drug Classifications and Their Uses

  • Antibiotics: Used to treat bacterial infections.

  • Analgesics: Medications for pain relief.

  • Diuretics: Medications that increase urine production.

  • Antidepressants: Used to treat depression.

Healthcare Credentials

  • License: Mandatory for healthcare providers to practice legally and ensure competence.

  • Necessary Credential for Nurses in the U.S.:

    • RN License: Required to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Male Reproductive Cell

  • Male Reproductive Cell Name:

    • Sperm

Absence of Menstrual Periods

  • Condition Characterized by Absence of Menstrual Periods:

    • Amenorrhea

Role of Education and Credentials in Healthcare

  • Importance:

    • Ensures patient safety.

    • Minimizes errors in treatment and care.

    • Improves quality of care provided to patients.

    • Maintains public trust in healthcare professionals.

Advanced Practice Roles in Healthcare

  • Role Offering Advanced Practice and Clinical Decision-Making:

    • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Factors Contributing to Medication Errors in Nursing

  • Contributing Factor:

    • Poor communication among staff can lead to increased medication errors.

Facts about Reproductive and Urinary Systems

  • Ovaries: Responsible for the production of eggs, not sperm (False statement).

  • Urethra: Correctly functions to transport urine from the bladder to the outside of the body (True statement).

Organ Functions in the Urinary System

  • Kidney: Filters blood and produces urine.

  • Bladder: Stores urine until it is excreted.

  • Vagina: Acts as the birth canal and is part of the reproductive system.

  • Ureter: Transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder.