Module 17: Elimination Disorders

Question 1

What are the different elimination disorders?

Answer 1

1. Enuresis
2. Encopresis

Question 2

Enuresis

Answer 2

repeated voiding of urine in bed, voluntary or intentional

Question 3

When does voiding in enuresis usually happen?

Answer 3

on nocturnal, voiding usually happens during REM Sleep

Question 4

When do enuretic events commonly occur?

Answer 4

enuretic events most commonly occur in the early afternoon on school days or after returning to school

Question 5

What symptoms are present in children with enuresis?

Answer 5

developmental delays, including speech, language, learning, and motor skills delay are present in a portion of children with enuresis

Question 6

What are the subtypes of enuresis?

Answer 6

1. Nocturnal
2. Diurnal
3. Nocturnal and Diurnal

Question 7

Nocturnal Subtype

Answer 7

monosymptomatic enuresis

Question 8

Diurnal Subtype

Answer 8

Urinary Incontinence

Question 9

Nocturnal and Diurnal

Answer 9

nonmonosymptomatic enuresis

Question 10

Encopresis

Answer 10

repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places

Question 11

What may children with encopresis feel?

Answer 11

feels ashamed and may wish to avoid situations that might lead to embarrassment

Question 12

What is encopresis comorbid with?

Answer 12

Enuresis is often present in children with encopresis, particularly in children with encopresis, without constipation and overflow incontinence

Question 13

What are the subtypes of encopresis?

Answer 13

1. With constipation and overflow incontinence
2. Without constipation and overflow incontinence