NUR 2090: Genitourinary Questions with 100% Correct Answers

NUR 2090: Genitourinary Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Urinary System Function Correct Answer: Urine formation & Excretion


Average Volume of urine voided a day Correct Answer: 1200 mL-1500 mL


What are the characteristics of normal urine Correct Answer: Color- light yellow
to amber




Amount- 250-400 mL per void in adult




Clarity- clear & without sediment




Odor- Aromatic


Explain the process of urination Correct Answer: : Volume of urine (usually 250 to
400 mL) stretches


detrusor muscle




"Stretch" sensation transmitted to sacral segments of the


spinal cord

, Reflex motor action transmitted back to detrusor muscle,


causing it to contract




Perception of a full bladder and the need to urinate




Normally the external sphincter is contracted in a closed position so voiding can
be voluntarily delayed


What urine output is indicative of renal failure or ECF deficit Correct Answer:
output is less than 30 mL/hr


Dysuria Correct Answer: pain during urination


Polyuria Correct Answer: excessive urination (2000 mL-3000 mL) without increase
intake


Anuria Correct Answer: lack of urination


Oliguria Correct Answer: less than 500 mL per day


Pyuria Correct Answer: pus in pee


Neurogenic bladder Correct Answer: bladder dysfunction (flaccid or spastic)
caused by neurologic damage


What are S/S of neurogenic bladder Correct Answer: overflow incontinence,
frequency, urgency, urge, incontinence, & retention