Terminologies used in The Renal System

Subject: Medical and Surgical Nursing I (Theory)

Overview

During a biopsy, tissue samples are taken from the body and examined under a microscope. Red blood cells (RBCs) can be seen in the urine, which is known as hemoturia. IVP is a procedure that involves taking several x-rays of the kidney, ureters, and bladder while injecting a contrast agent into a vein to look for tumors, anomalies, kidney stones, or any other obstructions and to measure the blood flow to the kidneys. A healthy kidney from one person is transplanted into the body of the recipient during a kidney transplant process. The most prevalent type of incontinence, known as stress incontinence, is the loss of pee while exercising, laughing, sneezing, moving heavy things, or making other motions that increase pressure on the bladder. The nitrogen component of urine known as urea is created when proteins are broken down. A urine analysis is a lab test that checks urine for different cells, white blood cells, infections, or too much protein.

Terminologies Used in The Renal System

  • Biopsy
    • A process whereby tissue samples are taken from the body and examined under a microscope to detect the presence of cancer or other abnormal cells.
  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
    • To break a large stone into smaller ones that will pass through the urinary system, a machine is used to send shock waves directly to the kidney stone.
  • Glomerunephritis
    • A form of glomerular kidney disease where the kidneys' filters swell, scar, and gradually lose their capacity to filter wastes and extra fluid from the blood to produce urine.
  • Hematuria
    • Red blood cells (RBCs) being present in the urine
  • Hydronephrosis
    • A disorder brought on by a buildup of urine in the upper urinary tract.
  • Interstitial Cystitis
    • A complicated, chronic condition marked by an irritated or inflamed bladder wall.
  • Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
    • A series of radiographs taken of the kidney, ureters, and bladder while a contrast agent is injected into a vein in order to look for tumors, anomalies, kidney stones, or other obstructions and measure renal blood flow.
  • Kidney Transplantation
    • A process wherein a healthy kidney is transplanted into the body of the recipient.
  • Nephrectomy
    • The most common treatment for kidney cancer is a surgical removal of the kidney.
  • Nephritis
    • Swelling of the kidneys.
  • Nephrology
    • The field of medicine that deals with kidney diseases.
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
    • A condition characterized by high cholesterol, low protein levels in the blood, and high protein levels in the urine that causes tissue swelling.
  • Neurogenic Bladder
    • A problem with the bladder that may be brought on by a tumor or another nervous system disorder.
  • Priapism
    • Penis inflammation
  • Proteinurina Large
    • Urine containing a lot of protein.
  • Renal Angiography
    • A series of x-rays of the renal blood vessels using an intravenous catheter inserted into the kidney's blood vessels to detect any abnormalities or blockages affecting the blood supply to the kidneys.
  • Renal Ultrasound
    • A non-invasive test in which the kidney is probed with a transducer, which emits sound waves that bounce off the organ and transmit an image of the organ to a video screen. .
  • Stress Incontinence
    • The most typical form of incontinence, which occurs when pee leaks while exercising, coughing, sneezing, laughing, carrying heavy things, or making other actions that increase strain on the bladder.
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
    • A technique for relieving pain by sending electrical signals to the nerve endings.
  • Urea
    • The nitrogenous component of urine that results from protein breakdown.
  • Ureteroscope
    • An optical device that is inserted into the urethra and used to examine the ureter's opening after traveling through the bladder.
  • Urethritis
    • Infection that only affects the urethra.
  • Urinalysis
    • Urine samples are examined in a lab to look for different types of cells, whole blood cells, infections, or too much protein.
  • Urinary Incontinence
    • Losing bladder control
  • Urinary Tract Infection(UTI)
    • A urinary tract infection frequently brought on by bacteria like Escherichia coli.
  • Urology
    • The area of medicine that focuses on the male genital system or reproductive system as well as the urinary tract in both sexes.
  • Cystocele
    • When the wall separating the bladder from the vagina weakens, it can cause the bladder to drop or sag into the vagina, causing a condition similar to a hernia in women.
  • Cystoscopy
    • A test in which a flexible tube and viewing device called a scope is inserted through the urethra to look for structural issues with or obstructions in the bladder and urinary tract. such as stones or tumors.
  • Cystourethrogram (Also called a voiding cystogram)
    • A particular x-ray used to look at the urinary system The urethra is catheterized, and a liquid dye is injected into the bladder. The bladder will be filled and emptied while X-ray images are being taken. If there is any urine flow backward into the kidneys and ureters, the images will reveal it.
  • Enuresis
    • Bedwetting is the involuntary passing of urine, typically while sleeping at night, after the bladder control should have developed.
  • Dialysis
    • A treatment to drain extra fluid and waste from the blood after the kidneys have stopped working.

 References

  • beaumont.org/treatments/kidney-cancer-diagnosis
  • choc.org › Programs and Services › Urology
  • documents.mx › Documents
  • hopkinsmedicine.org › Health Library
  • Mandal, G. (August 2013). A Textbook of Adult Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Dilllibazar kathmandu: Makalu publication house. Retrieved August 2013
  • urologyassociatesmt.com/surgncedures.html
  • uhealthsystem.com/ads/urology/urology-diagnosis
  • weill.cornell.edu/genitourinary_oncology/health_library/urinary_system/urinary_incontinence.html
Things to remember
  • Red blood cells (RBCs) can be seen in the urine, which is known as hemoturia.
  • A healthy kidney from one individual is transplanted into the body of the recipient during the kidney transplant surgery.
  • The most popular form of treatment for kidney cancer is nephrectomy, or kidney removal surgery.
  • Nephritis is kidney inflammation.
  • Ureteroscope: An optical instrument used to examine the ureter's opening that is placed into the urethra and passed through the bladder to the ureter.
  • A urethral-specific infection is known as urethritis.
  • bladder control loss, also known as urinary incontinence.
Questions and Answers

A process whereby tissue samples are taken from the body and examined under a microscope to detect the presence of cancer or other abnormal cells.

A form of glomerular kidney disease where the kidneys' filters swell, scar, and gradually lose their capacity to filter wastes and extra fluid from the blood to produce urine.

A series of radiographs taken of the kidney, ureters, and bladder while a contrast agent is injected into a vein in order to look for tumors, anomalies, kidney stones, or other obstructions and measure renal blood flow.

A particular x-ray used to look at the urinary system The urethra is catheterized, and a liquid dye is injected into the bladder. The bladder will be filled and emptied while X-ray images are being taken. If there is any urine flow backward into the kidneys and ureters, the scans will reveal it.

A flexible tube and viewing equipment called a scope are placed through the urethra during a cystoscopy to look for structural abnormalities or obstructions in the bladder and urinary tract. such as stones or malignancies.

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