1. Chapter 9 By: Alyssa Phuong

2. CathCatheter or Catherization Insertion of a tube through the urethra and into the urinary bladder for the purpose of withdrawing urine or inserting dye Before doing a urine catherization, urine retention must be confirm To confirm urine retention simple assessment can be done Visible distention of the bladder Palpating the bladder distention Doing a bladder scan (similar to an ultrasound) to evaluate the amount of urine retained in the bladder

3. Cysto Cystoscopy and/or Cystography Cystoscopy: endoscopic procedure Visual examination of the urinary bladder using an instrument called a cystoscope Cystography: diagnostic imaging Process of instilling a contrast material or dye into the bladder by catheter to visualize the urinary bladder on x-ray

4. ESWLExtracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Use of ultrasound waves to break up stones. Process does not require invasive surgery

5. RPRetrogradePyelogram Diagnostic Procedure Diagnostic x-ray in which dye is inserted through the urethra to outline the bladder, ureters, and renal pelvis

6. UTI Urinary Tract Infection Infection, usually form bacteria, of any organ of the urinary system. Most often begins with cystitis and may ascend into the ureters and kidneys. Most common in women because of their shorter urethra

7. Reference Fregmen, Bonnie and Frucht, Suzanne. Medical Terminology: A Living Language. New Jersey. Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2009.