NSG3100 -Prep Exam Questions With
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urinalysis
the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
indwelling urinary catheter
a catheter that remains in the bladder so that urine drains constantly, it is also called a Foley
catheter.
culture and sensitivity testing
performed to diagnose a UTI, if there are bacteria/organisms in the urine; have PT urinate
into the toilet, hold midstream, then urinate into container
intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
x-ray of kidney following injection of dye into vein to visualize renal pelvis as kidney filters dye
out of bloodstream and puts it into urine; contraindications for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
include an allergy to iodine,
what affects urinary color?
-beets/blackberries/rhubarb: pink or red
-carrots: orange
-fava beans/aloe: brown or tea colored
-asparagus: green
-antimalarial drugs, laxatives, and metronidazole may turn urine brown
-rifampin, warfarin, and phenazopyridine may turn urine orange
-cimetidine, indomethacin, or promethazine may turn urine blue or green
guaiac smear
, presence of blood could indicate ulcers, inflammation, or tumors
steatorrhea
fat in the feces, indicates small intestine issue
endoscopy
describes the examination of the interior of an organ or cavity by means of a fiber optic video
endoscope
colonoscopy
procedure performed to visualize inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths in anus,
rectum, and colon
fecal incontinence
the inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus
constipation
infrequent/difficult bowel movement; fewer than 3 a week. more wommon in women than
men, result of slowed peristalsis
causes of constipation
low fiber intake, ignoring urge to defecate, high animal fat content, hemorrhoids, low fluid
intake, spinal cord injury
impaction
presence of hard fecal mass in the rectum/colon that PT is inable to expell; risk factors
include barium inproperly flushed out, age, smoker, immobility, and confused/unconcious PT
ostomy
surgical opening in the GI, urinary, or respiratory organ that is exited onto the skin
stoma
body opening and point of exit for a GI surgical ostomy
100% Correct Answers.
urinalysis
the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
indwelling urinary catheter
a catheter that remains in the bladder so that urine drains constantly, it is also called a Foley
catheter.
culture and sensitivity testing
performed to diagnose a UTI, if there are bacteria/organisms in the urine; have PT urinate
into the toilet, hold midstream, then urinate into container
intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
x-ray of kidney following injection of dye into vein to visualize renal pelvis as kidney filters dye
out of bloodstream and puts it into urine; contraindications for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
include an allergy to iodine,
what affects urinary color?
-beets/blackberries/rhubarb: pink or red
-carrots: orange
-fava beans/aloe: brown or tea colored
-asparagus: green
-antimalarial drugs, laxatives, and metronidazole may turn urine brown
-rifampin, warfarin, and phenazopyridine may turn urine orange
-cimetidine, indomethacin, or promethazine may turn urine blue or green
guaiac smear
, presence of blood could indicate ulcers, inflammation, or tumors
steatorrhea
fat in the feces, indicates small intestine issue
endoscopy
describes the examination of the interior of an organ or cavity by means of a fiber optic video
endoscope
colonoscopy
procedure performed to visualize inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths in anus,
rectum, and colon
fecal incontinence
the inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus
constipation
infrequent/difficult bowel movement; fewer than 3 a week. more wommon in women than
men, result of slowed peristalsis
causes of constipation
low fiber intake, ignoring urge to defecate, high animal fat content, hemorrhoids, low fluid
intake, spinal cord injury
impaction
presence of hard fecal mass in the rectum/colon that PT is inable to expell; risk factors
include barium inproperly flushed out, age, smoker, immobility, and confused/unconcious PT
ostomy
surgical opening in the GI, urinary, or respiratory organ that is exited onto the skin
stoma
body opening and point of exit for a GI surgical ostomy
