incontinence 1/22 Flashcards
which incontinence type?
related to neurologic dysfunction and may occur without a specific cause or sensation to urinate.
Reflex incontinence
which incontinence type?
Interventions: relate to the underlying neurological dysfunction and in some cases may include different types of bladder catheterization.
Reflex incontinence
which incontinence type?
strong desire to urinate with little warning.
Urge incontinence
which incontinence type?
Interventions: bladder training, pelvic floor exercises, and biofeedback.
Urge incontinence
which incontinence type?
involuntary loss of urine during physical exertion or activities secondary to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure through coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise.
Stress incontinence
which incontinence type?
Interventions: pelvic floor exercises, biofeedback, vaginal cones, and electrical stimulation.
Stress incontinence
which incontinence type?
overflow incontinence that occurs when impaired mobility, dexterity or cognition prevent a patient from being able to complete pre-toileting tasks (e.g., reaching a bathroom, removing clothing) prior to the loss of urine.
Functional incontinence
which incontinence type?
Interventions include gait training, upper and lower extremity strengthening exercises, and environmental modifications.
Functional incontinence
which incontinence type?
may also be termed reflex incontinence, spastic bladder or overactive bladder.
Urge incontinence
which incontinence type?
individuals who are unable to sense a full bladder
- involuntary leakage when the bladder becomes so full that the sphincter muscles cannot completely stop the flow of urine.
Overflow incontinence
which incontinence type?
older individuals with conditions such as osteoarthritis, Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease
Functional incontinence
which incontinence type?
typically the result of weak or poorly coordinated pelvic floor musculature.
Stress incontinence
