Week 11 - Types of Urinary Incontinence Flashcards
1
Q
What is urge incontinence? (2)
A
- most common type
- Involuntary loss of urine soon after feeling a urgent need to void
2
Q
What occurs in urge incontinence in relation to the bladder muscles and making it to the bathroom? (3)
A
- bladder muscles are overactive
- loss of moderate to large amounts of urine prior to making it to the bathroom
- Post-residual urine
3
Q
What is post residual urine?
A
- small amounts of urine found in the bladder
4
Q
What is stress incontinence? (3)
A
- Involuntary loss when there is an increase in intra-abcominal pressure
- loss of 50ml or more
- post residual urine
5
Q
Which sex is stress incontinence more common in? (2)
A
women
- related to weak pelvic muscles and shorter urethra
6
Q
What is urge incontinence with high post void residual? (3)
A
- bladder is not emptying properly
- constant urine loss hesitancy in starting urination, slow urine stream, and infrequent urination
- a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
7
Q
Which individuals is urge incontinence with high post void residual common in? (4)
A
- diabetes
- men w/ enlarged prostate
- use of calcium blockers
- use of anticholinergics
8
Q
What is functional incontinence
A
- Occurs as a result of dependence or environmental barriers
9
Q
What is mixed incontinence? (2)
A
- Usually stress and urge
- more common in older women
10
Q
What are the consequences of urinary incontinence? (6)
A
- increased risk of falls
- increased risk of infection
- altered skin integrity
- Disturbed sleep (increased risk for mood disorder)
- quality of life
- shame/embarrassment
11
Q
Which chronic medical conditions are risk factors for UI? (3)
A
- diabetes
- Cognitive impairment
- neurological disorders
12
Q
What types of functional impairments are risk factors for UI? (3)
A
- immobility
- institutionalization
- hearing and visual impairment
13
Q
What types of trauma are risk factors for UI? (3)
A
- surgery or trauma
- pregnancy
- vaginal deliveries
