NU 327 Exam 5 Questions with All Correct Answers
What is neurogenic bladder? - Answer- A disruption in the nervous control of micturation
-Stroke
-Parkinsonism
-Spinal cord injuries/defects
What are the types of incontinence? - Answer- -Urge
-Stress
-Mixed
-Overflow
-Functional
Wha...
What is neurogenic bladder? - Answer- A disruption in the nervous control of micturation
-Stroke
-Parkinsonism
-Spinal cord injuries/defects
What are the types of incontinence? - Answer- -Urge
-Stress
-Mixed
-Overflow
-Functional
What is urge incontinence? - Answer- -Sudden sensation of a need to urinate
-Most common type in older men
-Overactive detrusor muscle that contracts
Causes:
Aging
Bladder infections
Tumor/radiation
Calculi
Idiopathic
What is stress incontinence? - Answer- -Small amounts of urine involuntarily lost with
increased abdominal pressure like sneezing, coughing, laughing, and heavy lifting
-Weakening of pelvic floor muscles
-Childbearing
What is mixed incontinence? - Answer- -Combo of stress and urge
-common in older women
What is overflow incontinence? - Answer- -Bladder becomes so full it overflows
-Causes:
Obstruction prevents full emptying
Bladder too weak to contract
What is functional incontinence? - Answer- -Physical or environmental limitations that
prevent access in "time"
-Lack of facilities, cognitive deficits, and physical limitations
Cystitis: Etiology - Answer- -Bacteria normally cleared by flushing of urine itself
Constipation - Answer- > Small, infrequent, or difficult stool
> Fewer then 3 stools per week
> Low fiber diet
> Slow peristalsis
> Can lead to impaction
GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Answer- Backward flow of gastric contents
into esophagus
GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): S&S - Answer- > Heartburn
> Regurgitation
> Dysphagia
> Chest pain after a meal
GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Treatment - Answer- > Sleep with head
elevated
> Sit up during meals
> Nissen fundoplication
> H2 blockers and PPI
> Diet
Hiatal Hernia - Answer- Associated with conditions of increased intra abdomnial
pressure increases: pregnancy, obesity, chronic coughing
Hiatal Hernia: Treatment - Answer- > Sleep with head elevated
> Sit up during meals
> Nissen fundoplication
> H2 blockers and PPI
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Scholarsstudyguide. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
