Medical TerminologyChapter 9

By: Dania Corral

Intake and Output Gives valuable information about a patients

condition.It is used after recent surgery, placement of

Urinary Catheter, Vomiting, or for specific diagnoses such as Kidney Disease

Intake and Output could be

UrineLiquidStoolDrainageFoodVomiting

It is measured on a 24 hr. basis

Measured in ml or cc

Urinary Tract InfectionA bacterial infection that affects the Urinary tract by getting in the Bladder or kidney

Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI because the urethra is shorter and closer to the anus than in men.

In young women sex is 75% the cause of bladder infections.

Symptoms

Urge to urinateBurning sensation when

urinatingBurning sensation when

urinatingPelvic pain for womenRectal pain for men

TreatmentSeek medical help for Oral antibiotics.For women usually 3 days of anti biotics.For men 7-14 days of antibioticsNot treating a urinary tract infection may

cause a severe kidney infection

End-Stage Renal DiseaseESRD almost always follows a chronic kidney

disease, which is the loss of renal functionAdvancing to ESRD could take months or

years.End stage kidney disease occurs when

kidneys are no longer able to function at a level needed for day to day life

ESRDCommon causes symptomsDiabetesHigh blood pressure

FatigueHeadacheWeight lossLoss of appetiteNauseaVomiting

HemodialysisHemodialysis is a method used for removing

waste products from the body.The blood flows a few ounces at a time

through a special filter that removes waste and extra fluids.

The clean blood is then returned to the bodyEach treatment 3 to 5 hours

Water

Water covers 70.9% of the earths surface and is vital for all known forms of life

The chemical formula for water is H2O

It contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds

Water is the body’s most important nutrient

Makes up 70-75% of total body weightHelps maintain body fats, aids in

digestionLubricates and cushions organsTransports nutrientsFlushes toxins from the body