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Elimination Vocabulary
Elimination Vocabulary
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/06/2012

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Anuria
Definition
The failure of the kidneys to produce urine, resulting in a total lack of urination or output of less than 100 mL per day in an adult
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Borborygmus

Definition

Hyperactive, high-pitched, tinkling, rushing, or growling bowel sounds heard in diarrhea or at the onset of bowel obstruction

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Bruits

Definition

Blowing sound sometimes heard due to restriction of blood flow through the vessels

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Calculi

Definition

Renal stones

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Creatinine Clearance

Definition

A test that uses 24-hour urine and serum creatinine levels to determine the glomerular filtration rate; a sensitive indicator of renal function

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Defecation

Definition

The expulsion of feces from the anus and rectum

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Detrusor Muscle

Definition

The smooth muscle layers of the bladder wall, the detrusor muscle allows the bladder to expand as it fills with urine and contract as it releases urine during voiding

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Dialysis

Definition

A process by which fluids and molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher solute concentration to one of lower solute concentration according to the rules of osmosis

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Diarrhea
Definition
The passage of liquid feces and an increased frequency of defecation
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Diuresis (polyurea)

Definition

The production of abnormally large amounts of urine

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Diuretics

Definition

Pharmacologic agents that increase urine formation and secretion

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Elimination
Definition
The secretion and excretion of body wastes from the kidneys and intestines
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Dysuria
Definition
Difficult or painful urination
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Enuresis
Definition
Involuntary passing of urine in children after bladder control is achieved
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Feces
Definition
Body wastes and undigested food eliminated from the bowel
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Flatulence
Definition
The presence of excessive amounts of gas in the stomach or intestines
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Flatus
Definition
Gas or air normally present in the stomach or intestines
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Gastrocolic Reflex
Definition
Increased peristalsis of the colon after food has entered the stomach
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Glomerulus
Definition
Found in the nephrons of the kidneys, a tuft of capillaries surrounded by Bowman’s capsule
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Glycosuria
Definition
Excretion of carbohydrates into the urine
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Hemodialysis
Definition
A process by which the client’s blood flows through vascular catheters, passes by the dialysate in an external machine, and then returns to the client
Term
Hernia
Definition
A protrusion (such as of the intestine through the inguinal wall or canal)
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Hyponatremia
Definition
Decreased blood levels of sodium
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Ileus
Definition
A condition that causes a temporary cessation of the passage of material through the intestines
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Laxitives
Definition
Medications that stimulate bowel activity and assist in fecal elimination
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Meatus
Definition
A body passage or opening
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Meconium
Definition
The first fecal material passed by the newborn, normally up to 24 hours after birth
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Micturition
Definition
Releasing urine from the urinary bladder (voiding)
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Neurogenic Bladder
Definition
Interference with the normal mechanisms of urine elimination in which the client does not perceive bladder fullness and is unable to control the urinary sphincters; the result of impaired neurologic function
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Nocturia
Definition
Voiding two or more times at night
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Nocturnal Enuresis
Definition
Bed wetting; involuntary urination at night after bladder control is achieved
Term
Nocturnal Frequency
Definition
The need for older adults to arise during the night to urinate
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Oliguria
Definition
The production of abnormally small amounts of urine by the kidney
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Peritoneal Dialysis
Definition
The process by which dialysate is instilled into the abdominal cavity through a catheter, allowed to rest there while fluids and molecules exchange, and then removed through the catheter
Term
Polydipsia
Definition
Excessive thirst
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Polyuria
Definition
The production of abnormally large amounts of urine
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Reflux
Definition
A backward flow of acidic secretions into the lower esophagus
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Renal Failure
Definition
A condition in which the kidneys are unable to produce urine, resulting in altered fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Term
Residual urine
Definition
Urine that remains in the bladder after voiding
Term
Stool
Definition
The excreted waste products from the bowel
Term
Striae
Definition
Whitish-silver stretch marks seen in obesity and during or after pregnancy
Term
Urgency
Definition
The sudden, strong desire to void
Term
Urinary Frequency
Definition
The need to urinate often
Term
Urinary Hesitancy
Definition
A delay and difficulty in initiating voiding; often associated with dysuria
Term
Urination
Definition
Releasing urine from the urinary bladder (voiding)
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Voiding
Definition
Releasing urine from the urinary bladder (urinating)
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Androgen
Definition
A hormone that stimulates the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics
Term
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Definition
Age-related, nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland that decreases the outflow of urine by obstructing the urethra, causing difficult urination
Term
Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
Definition
Used to prevent the formation of blood clots which can obstruct urinary output
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Digital Rectal Examination
Definition
An examination to detect for abnormalities in the rectum that can be detected through palpation
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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Definition
Formed in the prostate from testosterone, DHT is the androgen that mediates prostatic growth at all ages
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Diverticula
Definition
Saclike projections of mucosa through the muscular layer of the colon
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Hydronephrosis
Definition
Accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis as a result of obstructed outflow
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Hydroureter
Definition
Distention of the ureter with urine
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Hyperplasia
Definition
An increase in the number or density of normal cells
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Hypertrophy
Definition
Enlargement of glandular cells or muscles
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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Definition
A protein produced in the cells of the prostate gland
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Prostatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the prostate gland
Term
Prostatodynia
Definition
A condition in which the client experiences the symptoms of prostatitis, but shows no evidence of inflammation or infection
Term
Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)
Definition
A procedure where small incisions are made in the smooth muscle where the prostate is attached to the bladder. The gland is split to reduce pressure on the urethra
Term
Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA)
Definition
A system that uses low-level radio frequency through twin needles to burn away a region of the enlarged prostate
Term
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Definition
A surgical procedure that obstructs the prostate tissue is removed using the sire loop of a resectoscope and electrocautery inserted through the urethra. During the procedure, the surgeon uses the resectoscope to remove obstructing tissue one piece at a time
Term
TURP Syndrome
Definition
Assess for fluid volume excess and hyponatremia which is manifested by hyponatremia, decreased hematocrit, hypertension, bradycardia, nausea, and confusion
Term
Uroflowmetry
Definition
Measures urine flow rate
Term
Bladder Training
Definition
Gradually increases the bladder capacity by increasing the intervals between voiding and resisting the urge to void
Term
Habit Training
Definition
Attempts to keep clients dry by having them void at regular intervals
Term
Scheduled Toileting
Definition
Toileting at regular intervals
Term
Urinary Incontinence
Definition
Involuntary urination due to the temporary or permanent inability of the external sphincter muscles to control the flow of urine from the bladder
Term
Urinary Retention
Definition
The accumulation of urine in the bladder and inability of the bladder to empty itself, resulting in overdistention of the bladder
Term
Constipation
Definition
Fewer that three bowel movements per week or the difficult passage of stools
Term
Encopresis
Definition
Abnormal elimination pattern characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli, with resulting enlargement of abnormal air spaces
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Fecal Impaction
Definition
A mass or collection of hardened feces in the folds of the rectum
Term
Fecal Incontinence
Definition
The loss of voluntary ability to control fecal and gaseous discharges through the anal sphincter
Term
Ulcerative Colitis
Definition
A chronic inflammatory bowel disorder that affects the mucosa and submucosa of the colon and rectum
Term
Calcium Oxalate
Definition
A chemical compound from which kidney stones may form
Term
Calcium Phosphate
Definition
A chemical compound from which kidney stones may form
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Extracorporeal Shock wave Lithotrippsy (ESWL)
Definition
A noninvasive technique for fragmenting kidney stones using shock waves generated outside the body
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Nephrolithotomy
Definition
A procedure for removal of a staghorn calculus that invades the calyces and renal parenchyma
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Nucleation
Definition
The formation of a crystal from a liquid
Term
Pyelolithotomy
Definition
An incision into and removal of a stone from the kidney pelvis
Term
Renal Colic
Definition
Acute, severe flank pain on the affected side; develops when a stone obstructs the ureter, causing ureteral spasm
Term
Struvite Stones (Staghorn Stones)
Definition
A type of calculi associated with UTI caused by urease-producing bacteria such as Proteus. These stones can grow to become very large, filling the renal pelvis and calyces. They are often called staghorn stones because of their shape
Term
Ureterolithotomy
Definition
An incision in the affected ureter to remove a calculus
Term
Uric Acid Stones
Definition
Develop when the urine concentration of uric acid is high
Term
Urinary Calculi
Definition
Stones in the urinary tract
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Urolithiasis
Definition
The formation of stones in the urinary tract
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