Urinary & Bowel Elimination Flashcards
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What is the normal urinary output for a healthy adult per day?
Answer: 800–2000 mL/day
Normal adult urine output is approximately 800–2000 mL per day, reflecting adequate kidney function and hydration.
Which position is most appropriate when placing a patient on a bedpan?
Answer: Semi-Fowler's or elevated head-of-bed position
Elevating the head of the bed to semi-Fowler's position mimics the natural sitting position for defecation and reduces straining.
The term 'oliguria' is defined as urine output of:
Answer: Less than 400 mL/day
Oliguria is defined as urine output less than 400 mL per day (or less than 30 mL/hour in adults), indicating reduced kidney perfusion or function.
Which type of enema is primarily used to stimulate peristalsis and evacuate the bowel before a procedure?
Answer: Cleansing enema
A cleansing enema instills a large volume of solution to stimulate peristalsis and mechanically evacuate stool from the colon.
What is the normal color of urine in a well-hydrated adult?
Answer: Pale yellow to amber
Normal, adequately hydrated urine ranges from pale yellow to amber due to the pigment urochrome.
A patient has not had a bowel movement in 4 days and reports straining without results. This best describes:
Answer: Constipation
Constipation is characterized by infrequent, difficult passage of stool, often accompanied by straining and a feeling of incomplete evacuation.
When inserting an indwelling urinary catheter in a female patient, the catheter is typically advanced:
Answer: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)
The female urethra is approximately 1.5–2 inches long, so the catheter is advanced 2–3 inches to ensure the balloon is fully inside the bladder.