Elimination Def. Pt2

Front 1

Catheter associated UTI (CAUTI)

Back 1

UTI caused by indwelling catheter. Duration of catheterization matters the most as a biofilm develops on the device. ______ is the source for about 20% of episodes of health care acquired bacteremia in acute care facilities, and over 50% in LTC facilities. Limit use of catheter, and DC as soon as clinically feasible.

Front 2

Catheterization

Back 2

The intro of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove a fluid.

Front 3

Clostridium difficile (C. Diff)

Back 3

A pathogenic species of anaerobic bacteria found in the feces of newborns. Strain is a cause of colitis and diarrhea, particularly after the patient has received antibiotic therapy, and is frequent cause of nosocomial diarrhea.

Front 4

Colonoscopy

Back 4

The examination of of the mucosal lining of the colon using a colonoscope, an elongated endoscope with a fiber optic camera, computer, and monitor to record images for evaluation.

Front 5

Colorectal cancer

Back 5

A malignant neoplastic disease of the large intestine, characterized by a change in bowel habits and the passing of blood which may be occult initially. Can prevent development of cancer

Front 6

Colostomy

Back 6

Surgical creation of an artificial stoma on the abdominal wall by incising the colon and drawing it out of the surface, performed for cancer of the colon, benign obstructive tumors, and severe abdominal wounds.

Front 7

CT scan

Back 7

A radiographic technique that produces a film that represents a detailed cross section of tissue structure.

Front 8

Constipation

Back 8

Difficulty in passing stools or incomplete or infrequent passage of hard stools.

Front 9

Continence

Back 9

Purposeful control of urinary or fecal elimination.

Front 10

Continent ileostomy

Back 10

An ileostomy that drains into a surgically created pounce or reservoir in the abdomen. Involuntary discharge of intestinal contents is prevented by a nipple valve created from the ileum.