NUR 2090: GENITOURINARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Urinary System Function
Urine formation & Excretion
Average Volume of urine voided a day
1200 mL-1500 mL
What are the characteristics of normal urine
Color- light yellow to amber
Amount- 250-400 mL per void in adult
Clarity- clear & without sediment
Odor- Aromatic
Explain the process of urination
: 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
output is less than 30 mL/hr
Dysuria
pain during urination
Polyuria
excessive urination (2000 mL-3000 mL) without increase intake
Anuria
lack of urination
Oliguria
less than 500 mL per day
Pyuria
pus in pee
Neurogenic bladder
bladder dysfunction (flaccid or spastic) caused by neurologic damage
What are S/S of neurogenic bladder
overflow incontinence, frequency, urgency, urge, incontinence, & retention
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Urinary System Function
Urine formation & Excretion
Average Volume of urine voided a day
1200 mL-1500 mL
What are the characteristics of normal urine
Color- light yellow to amber
Amount- 250-400 mL per void in adult
Clarity- clear & without sediment
Odor- Aromatic
Explain the process of urination
: 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
output is less than 30 mL/hr
Dysuria
pain during urination
Polyuria
excessive urination (2000 mL-3000 mL) without increase intake
Anuria
lack of urination
Oliguria
less than 500 mL per day
Pyuria
pus in pee
Neurogenic bladder
bladder dysfunction (flaccid or spastic) caused by neurologic damage
What are S/S of neurogenic bladder
overflow incontinence, frequency, urgency, urge, incontinence, & retention
