Catherization Defintions

Front 1

aspirate

Back 1

accidently drawing fluid into the lungs from the throat or the stomach through the esophagus

Front 2

catheter

Back 2

A hollow flexible tube for insertion into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow the passage of fluids or distend a passageway. Its uses include the drainage of urine from the bladder through the urethra or insertion through a blood vessel into the heart for diagnostic purposes.

Front 3

dorsal recumbent

Back 3

lying on back knees bend with feet flat on bed

Front 4

catherization

Back 4

The process of introducing a hollow, flexible tube into a blood vessel or body cavity to withdraw or instill fluids

Front 5

drainage

Back 5

drainage from the urinary bladder

Front 6

continuous

Back 6

continuous flow of urine from the urinary bladder

Front 7

foley

Back 7

A catheter held in the bladder by an inflatable balloon.

Front 8

disposable

Back 8

disposable foley throw out right away. one time use.

Front 9

incontinence

Back 9

loss of normal control of the bowel or bladder

Front 10

distal

Back 10

located farthest from a point of origon

Front 11

intermittent

Back 11

short term catheter that facilitates urination

Front 12

micturation

Back 12

to urinate

Front 13

patency

Back 13

open, unobstructed, or not closed.

Front 14

retention

Back 14

Involuntary withholding by the body of wastes or secretions that are normally eliminated.

Front 15

residual

Back 15

urine remaining in the bladder after voiding; seen with bladder outlet obstruction and disorders affecting nerves controlling bladder function.

Front 16

strain

Back 16

excessive effort.

Front 17

suprapubic

Back 17

above the pubes.
superior to the pubic arch