Urinary System

Biology 120 Medical Terminology WW HW Spring 2016Presentation 9H

Professor Abdullah

Michelle Arriola

Catherization (Cath) Insertion of a tube through a

urethra and into the urinary bladder

A cath can be rubber, plastic, silicone, and latex

Used when a person is unable to control their bladder/empty their bladder

Three types: Indwelling/Foley Catheter: In the bladder External Catheter: Placed outside the body; used on

people with serious functional/mental disabilities Short-Term Catheter: Used for after surgery

Figure 1: Catheter

Source: Urinary Catheters

Urine Culture (UC) Laboratory test Used to check urine for

any bacterial infection Positive results may yield

if bacteria or yeast grow from sample on a culture media

Urinary tract infection or bladder infection are the most common diagnosis

False positive might occur if patient is taking antibiotics

Figure 2: Culture Media

Source: Urine Culture

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

UTI is the most frequent nosocomial infection due to catheterization

Women are more prone to UTIs due to having a shorter urethra

Urine sample is taken and tested for bacteria Symptoms include: Pain, burning feeling when

urinating, frequent urge to urinate Treatment: Antibiotics and drinking a lot of

water

Figure 3: Urinary Tract Infection

Source: Your Guide To Urinary Tract Infections UTIs

Cystoscopy (Cysto) A visual examination of

the urinary bladder using a cystoscope

It is inserted through your urethra and into the bladder

Test is done on an empty bladder and with minimal anesthesia, if needed

Maybe done to find urinary system problems, remove tissue samples or foreign objects, insert a stent, or inject dye for an X-ray

Figure 4: Cystoscopy

Source: Cystoscopy WedMD

Acute Renal Failure (ARF)

Is the kidneys inability to filter excess salts, fluids, and waster material from blood

Most common in adults ages 41- 60+ and people who are already in the hospital

Symptoms: bloody stools, fatigue, pain between ribs and hips, decrease appetite and sensation, swelling

Treatment: Maybe fatal; antibiotics, dialysis, strict diet

Figure 4: Section of Kidney

Source: Acute Kidney Failure

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