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kidneys are said to be - Answersretroperitoneal
located between the levels of the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebral a position where they
are partially protected by ribs 11 and 12 - Answerskidneys
what do the kidneys do? - Answersfilter blood
excrete waste products
maintain fluid balance
an analysis of the vL and physical chemical and microscopic properties of urine -
Answersurinalysis
how much urine can the bladder hold? - Answers200-400 mL
what is the function of the urethra - Answersdischarge urine from the body
a lack of voluntary control over micturition - Answersincontinence
failure to void urine completely or normally - Answersretention
testes produce __________ and secrete _______________ - Answerssperm and hormones
(testosterone)
whats the function of the vagina - Answerscarries menstrual flow from uterus
serves as terminal pt of birth canal
receptive organ for sex
where does the uterus sit - Answerspelvic cavity between bladder and rectum
where are the Fallopian tubes located? - Answersupper pt of the uterus and extend laterally to
the ovaries
what do the ovaries secrete? - Answersestrogen and progesterone
what the the functions of estrogen and progesterone - Answerscontrolling menstrual cycle
supporting pregnancy
a bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract, more common in females - Answersurinary tract
infection
whats the plan for a UTI - Answersurinalysis
, admin antibiotics
pt edu. about hydration and hygiene
an acute infection of the kidneys (upper urinary tract infection) - Answerspyelonephritis
what can you do to test for pyelonephritis - Answerscostovertebral angle tenderness
whats the plan for pyelonephritis - Answersurinalysis
admin antibiotics
admin IV fluids
stones formed in the pelvis of the kidney which obstruct urinary tract - Answersrenal calculi
(kidney stone)
marked by severe cramping flank pain with nausea and vomiting - Answersrenal colic
whats the plan for renal calculi - Answersurinalysis
admin pain meds
x ray/ct scan
admin IV fluids
diet changes
pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, most commonly in the Fallopian tube, but can occur
elsewhere - Answersectopic pregnancy
whats the plan for ectopic pregnancy - Answersblood draw
admin meds
possible surgery
an infection of a woman's reproductive organs uterus, usually happens when a STI, like
gonorrhea or chlamydia, isn't treated quickly - Answerspelvic inflammatory disease
whats the plan for pelvic inflammatory disease - Answerspregnancy test
cervical culture
admin antibiotics
inflammation of the epididymis, often seen in association with a UTI, may also result because of
an STI - Answersepididymitis