NUR 111 - Exam 3
NUR 111 - Exam 3
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1. Urinary Reten- A condition in which you are unable to empty all the urine from your bladder
tion
2. Symptoms of Uri- - Inability to urinate
nary Retention - Pain
- Abdominal distention
- Urinary frequency
- Urinary hesitancy
- Weak or slow urine stream
- Urinary leakage
3. Acute urinary re- Sudden inability to urinate at all (causes severe pain and can be life threatening)
tention
4. Chronic Urinary Develops over time (can be asymptomatic)
Retention
5. Who is acute Older men, and the likelihood of experiencing acute urinary retention increases
urinary retention with age
most common
in?
6. What causes men An enlarged prostate. It pushes against the urethra, blocking the flow of urine out
to be more like- of the bladder.
ly to develop uri-
nary retention?
7. Complications of - 1. UTIs (urine does not completely flow out, allowing bacteria to multiply)
Urinary Reten- - 2. Bladder damage (may become too stretched, which may cause the muscles to
tion become damaged or no longer work correctly)
- 3. Kidney damage (urine may back up into kidneys, causing them to swell and
press on nearby organs)
- 4. Urinary incontinence (leaking urine)
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8. Incontinence - Stress
Types - Urge
- Overflow
- Reflex
- Functional
- Transient
9. Stress Inconti- Loss of small amounts of urine from increased abdominal pressure without blad-
nence der muscle contraction with laughing, sneezing, coughing, or lifting. Can occur in
females due to weak pelvic floor muscles following childbirth or menopause, and
in males due to alterations in the urethra following a prostatectomy.
10. Urge Inconti- Inability to stop urine flow long enough to reach the bathroom due to an overactive
nence detrusor muscle with increased bladder pressure. Can occur due to bladder
irritation from a UTI or an overactive bladder. Strong urge to urinate, but leaking
occurs before getting to the toilet.
11. Overflow Inconti- Frequent loss of small amounts of urine due to urinary retention from bladder
nence overdistention, obstruction of the urinary outlet, or an impaired detrusor muscle.
Can occur due to a neurologic disorder (spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis),
and can lead to a neurogenic (flaccid) bladder. Can also occur with an enlarged
prostate. Incomplete bladder emptying which results in the bladder overfilling
when full.
12. Reflex Inconti- Involuntary loss of a moderate amount of urine usually without warning due to
nence hyperreflexia of the detrusor muscle, usually from spinal cord dysfunction. Can
occur due to impaired central nervous system (stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal
cord lesions). Urinary leakage because of nerve damage.
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13. Functional Incon- Loss of urine due to factors that interfere with responding to the need to urinate
tinence (cognitive, mobility, and environmental barriers). Physical inability to reach the
toilet in time.
14. Transient Inconti- Reversible incontinence due to inflammation or irritation (UTI), temporary cog-
nence nitive impairment, disease process (hyperglycemia), medications (diuretics, anti-
cholinergics, sedatives).
15. Age-Related - Fewer nephrons
Changes in - Loss of muscle tone of the bladder leading to frequency
Urinary Function - Inefficient emptying of the bladder can result in residual urine and increasing the
risk for UTIs
- Increase in nocturia due to a decrease in bladder capacity
- Presence of chronic illnesses
- Factors that interfere with mobility and dexterity
16. Age-Related - Decreased peristalsis
Changes in - Relaxation of sphincters
Bowel Function - Decreased Motility: Slower colonic transit time leads to constipation.
- Weakened Muscles: Reduced strength of abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
affects defecation.
- Reduced Sensation: Diminished rectal sensation delays urge to defecate.
- Diet & Hydration: Lower fluid and fiber intake contribute to stool hardening.
- Medication Effects: Common drugs (opioids, anticholinergics, calcium channel
blockers) worsen constipation.
- Neurological & Structural Changes: Impaired coordination between colon, rec-
tum, and anal sphincter; possible rectal prolapse or hemorrhoids.
17. Diarrhea Diarrhea is characterized by a bowel pattern involving frequent loose or liquid
stools
18. Causes of Diar- - Viral gastroenteritis
rhea - Bacterial gastroenteritis
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NUR 111 - Exam 3
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1. Urinary Reten- A condition in which you are unable to empty all the urine from your bladder
tion
2. Symptoms of Uri- - Inability to urinate
nary Retention - Pain
- Abdominal distention
- Urinary frequency
- Urinary hesitancy
- Weak or slow urine stream
- Urinary leakage
3. Acute urinary re- Sudden inability to urinate at all (causes severe pain and can be life threatening)
tention
4. Chronic Urinary Develops over time (can be asymptomatic)
Retention
5. Who is acute Older men, and the likelihood of experiencing acute urinary retention increases
urinary retention with age
most common
in?
6. What causes men An enlarged prostate. It pushes against the urethra, blocking the flow of urine out
to be more like- of the bladder.
ly to develop uri-
nary retention?
7. Complications of - 1. UTIs (urine does not completely flow out, allowing bacteria to multiply)
Urinary Reten- - 2. Bladder damage (may become too stretched, which may cause the muscles to
tion become damaged or no longer work correctly)
- 3. Kidney damage (urine may back up into kidneys, causing them to swell and
press on nearby organs)
- 4. Urinary incontinence (leaking urine)
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8. Incontinence - Stress
Types - Urge
- Overflow
- Reflex
- Functional
- Transient
9. Stress Inconti- Loss of small amounts of urine from increased abdominal pressure without blad-
nence der muscle contraction with laughing, sneezing, coughing, or lifting. Can occur in
females due to weak pelvic floor muscles following childbirth or menopause, and
in males due to alterations in the urethra following a prostatectomy.
10. Urge Inconti- Inability to stop urine flow long enough to reach the bathroom due to an overactive
nence detrusor muscle with increased bladder pressure. Can occur due to bladder
irritation from a UTI or an overactive bladder. Strong urge to urinate, but leaking
occurs before getting to the toilet.
11. Overflow Inconti- Frequent loss of small amounts of urine due to urinary retention from bladder
nence overdistention, obstruction of the urinary outlet, or an impaired detrusor muscle.
Can occur due to a neurologic disorder (spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis),
and can lead to a neurogenic (flaccid) bladder. Can also occur with an enlarged
prostate. Incomplete bladder emptying which results in the bladder overfilling
when full.
12. Reflex Inconti- Involuntary loss of a moderate amount of urine usually without warning due to
nence hyperreflexia of the detrusor muscle, usually from spinal cord dysfunction. Can
occur due to impaired central nervous system (stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal
cord lesions). Urinary leakage because of nerve damage.
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13. Functional Incon- Loss of urine due to factors that interfere with responding to the need to urinate
tinence (cognitive, mobility, and environmental barriers). Physical inability to reach the
toilet in time.
14. Transient Inconti- Reversible incontinence due to inflammation or irritation (UTI), temporary cog-
nence nitive impairment, disease process (hyperglycemia), medications (diuretics, anti-
cholinergics, sedatives).
15. Age-Related - Fewer nephrons
Changes in - Loss of muscle tone of the bladder leading to frequency
Urinary Function - Inefficient emptying of the bladder can result in residual urine and increasing the
risk for UTIs
- Increase in nocturia due to a decrease in bladder capacity
- Presence of chronic illnesses
- Factors that interfere with mobility and dexterity
16. Age-Related - Decreased peristalsis
Changes in - Relaxation of sphincters
Bowel Function - Decreased Motility: Slower colonic transit time leads to constipation.
- Weakened Muscles: Reduced strength of abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
affects defecation.
- Reduced Sensation: Diminished rectal sensation delays urge to defecate.
- Diet & Hydration: Lower fluid and fiber intake contribute to stool hardening.
- Medication Effects: Common drugs (opioids, anticholinergics, calcium channel
blockers) worsen constipation.
- Neurological & Structural Changes: Impaired coordination between colon, rec-
tum, and anal sphincter; possible rectal prolapse or hemorrhoids.
17. Diarrhea Diarrhea is characterized by a bowel pattern involving frequent loose or liquid
stools
18. Causes of Diar- - Viral gastroenteritis
rhea - Bacterial gastroenteritis
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