What is enuresis? - ANS Involuntary urination in children beyond the age when normal bladder control is established
What is secondary enuresis? - ANS Child who has established proper bladder control for a period of 6 months, but who has since lapsed back to wetting the bed
What factors ma...
C
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
LO
ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED BY
AN EXPERT A+ GRADED
YC
(LATEST UPDATE)
D
U
ST
,What is enuresis? - ANS Involuntary urination in children beyond the age when normal bladder
control is established
What is secondary enuresis? - ANS Child who has established proper bladder control for a
period of 6 months, but who has since lapsed back to wetting the bed
What factors may cause secondary enuresis? (4) - ANS 1. Constipation
2. Stress
3. Illness
4. Poor daytime voiding habits
K
A decrease in kidney function puts the patient at risk for what? - ANS Toxicity from medication
if excretion rates are longer
C
The most noticeable changes with age are related to what? - ANS Bladder (urgency &
frequency)
LO
What causes changes in urinary urgency & frequency in men? - ANS Enlarged prostate gland
What causes changes in urinary urgency & frequency in women? - ANS Weakened muscles
supporting the bladder and of the urethral sphincter after menopause (results from decreased
YC
estrogen levels)
What interventions could be done to help the patient have more consistent urination? (5) - ANS
1. Medications
2. Surgery
3. Behavioral training
D
4. Safe/easy access to bathroom
5. Habit training (scheduled time)
U
Urinary habits depend on what? (3) - ANS 1. Social cultural
2. Personal habits
3. Physical abilities
ST
Which factors affect urination? (7) - ANS 1. Developmental
2. Psychosocial
3. Fluid & food intake
4. Medications
5. Muscle tone
6. Pathologic conditions
7. Surgical & diagnostic procedures
Urinary elimination is affected by what? (5) - ANS 1. Kidneys
2. Ureters
, 3. Bladder
4. Urethra
5. Pelvic floor
How do medications affect urination? - ANS 1. Meds affecting ANS cause retention
2. Diuretics increase urine formation by preventing reabsorption of water & electrolytes
How does muscle tone affect urination? - ANS Muscle tone is needed to maintain the stretch &
contractility of the detrusor muscle so the bladder can fill & empty completely
K
What is the difference between stress & urge incontinence? - ANS Stress: loss of urine control
during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure (coughing, sneezing, laughing, or
exercise)
C
Urge: a sudden strong urge to void, followed by a rapid bladder contraction
LO
What is overflow incontinence? - ANS Inability to empty bladder completely, resulting in a
constant dribbling of urine or frequency in urination
How does alcohol increase urination? - ANS Inhibits the production of ADH
YC
What is the average daily fluid output for an adult? (mL) - ANS 1,400-1,500 mL
What is the average daily fluid intake for an adult? (mL) - ANS 1,200-1,500 mL
How much fluid are adults SUPPOSED to intake? (mL) - ANS 2,500 mL
D
What is insensible fluid loss? - ANS The amount of fluid lost on a daily basis from the lungs,
skin, respiratory tract, and water excreted in the feces; the exact amount cannot be measured
U
What is obligatory water loss? - ANS Fluid loss that is required to maintain normal body
function; necessary for temp regulation and elimination of waste products
ST
How much fluid is lost through obligatory losses daily? (mL) - ANS 1,300 mL
How often do infants urinate a day? - ANS Around 20 times
How often does a school-aged child urinate? - ANS 6-8 times a day
How does ADH increase water reabsorption into the blood? (5) - ANS 1. Blood osmolality
increases
2. Osmoreceptors in hypothalamus stimulate posterior pituitary to secrete ADH
3. ADH increases distal tubule permeability
4. Increase of water reabsorption of H2O
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 Studyclock. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
