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Urine Collection
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Veterinary Medicine
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10/18/2012

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Term
What is the goal of urine collection?
Definition
To obtain a sample free of contaminants that would yeild the most diagnostic results
Term
What are the properties of acceptable urine collection containers?
Definition
Dry, Opaque, Tight fitting lid, Sterile
Term
What is the purpose of a urine collection container being opaque?
Definition
To prevent degradation of light-sensitive components
Term
What is the purpose of a urine collection container having a tight fitting lid?
Definition
So that nothing may get in or out
Term
What are the 3 methods for collecting urine?
Definition
Free catch, Cystocentesis, Urine Catheter
Term
Free flow, clean catch, voided, and spontaneous micturition are other names for?
Definition
Free Catch Urine Collection Method
Term
Which urine collection method is considered simple and noninvasive?
Definition
Free Catch
Term
Why is free catch urine collected midstream?
Definition
The inital urine will have bacteria from the vulva or prepuce
Term
What is the minimum amount of sample needed from a Free Catch (Urine Collection Method) in order to test it?
Definition
2 Tbs.
Term
What is a potential test outcome if a container that has food residue on it is used to collect urine?
Definition
Sugar alters glucose levels
Term
Is free catch a sterile procedure?
Definition
No
Term
What way(s) could you enact urination?
Definition
Wipe the vulva or prepuce with water or massage bladder
Term
What is one of the most important things to note on the chart when using Free Catch (Urine Collection Method)?
Definition
Record how the sample was obtained
Term
What are some of the supplies needed for a transurethral catheterization?
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Definition
Sterile syringe, Sterile urine cup/collection bag, Sterile Saline/Flushing Solution, Sterile lab gloves, suture material, Vaginal Speculum, Otoscope, pen light, water soluble lubricant, Cleansing solution, Gauze pads/cotton balls, Mosquito forceps, Drugs for sedation (if needed)
Term
Is transurethral catheterization a sterile procedure?
Definition
Yes
Term
How do you measure a catheter?
Definition
By its outside diameter
Term
How many mm is 1F (french unit)?
Definition
1/3 mm
Term
What are the types of transurethral catheters?
Definition
Tomcat, Slippery Sam, Red Rubber, Polypropaline, Folly, and Metal
Term
This type of transurethral catheter is made up of hard, rigid plastic
Definition
Tomcat
Term
This type of transurethral catheter is mainly used to remove a blockage and/or supply continuous drainage
Definition
Tomcat
Term
Is a Tomcat transurethral catheter open-ended or closed-ended?
Definition
Can be both
Term
Can a be Tomcat transurethral catheter sutured in?
Definition
Yes
Term
Does the Slippery Sam transurethral catheter use a stilet?
Definition
Yes
Term
Which transurethral catheters can be used for long-term placement?
Definition
Slippery Sam, Red Rubber
Term
Who would use a Slippery Sam transurethral catheter?
Definition
male cat, small female dog
Term
What is required if a Red Rubber transurethral catheter is used on a male cat?
Definition
Stilet
Term
This transurethral catheter is made of soft, bendable rubber and can have multiple usages
Definition
Red Rubber
Term
This transurethral catheter is mainly used in male dogs
Definition
Polypropaline
Term
This transurethral catheter is only used temporarily
Definition
Polypropaline
Term
This transurethral catheter is mainly used in female cats and dogs
Definition
Folly
Term
This transurethral catheter requires a syringe
Definition
Folly
Term
This transurethral catheter is filled with 2 cc of sterile saline to inflate and hold its position in the body
Definition
Folly
Term
This transurethral catheter is only used in female dogs for a very short time period
Definition
Metal
Term
This tool helps to site the opening for a female dog
Definition
Vaginal Speculum
Term
This tool can be used in place of a Vaginal Speculum
Definition
Otoscope
Term
What technique must be used for transurethral catheterization?
Definition
Aseptic
Term
After you see a flash of urine during transurethral catheterization, you should advance the catheter how many cm? What is the purpose of this advance?
Definition
1-2 cm/1 in., ensures proper placement
Term
Who is usually sadated for a transurethral catheterization?
Definition
Female dogs, both male and female cats
Term
Which restraints are best for transurethral catheterization?
Definition
Standing, ventral (legs of dogs usually hang off table)
Term
Which structure can create the most resistance in a transurethral catheterization of a male dog?
Definition
Ischial arch
Term
What can be used to feed the catheter out of the sterile package?
Definition
Sterile Hemostat
Term
Is transurethral catheterization more difficult with females or males?
Definition
Females
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