NUR 6111 exam 3 male GU disorders and men
health Questions With Correct Answers 2026-2027
urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -involuntary loss of urine (in an adult patient) from the urethra
major inconvenience
more common in females then males
effects of urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -increased risk of skin infections: incontinence
dermatitis (diaper rash), bacterial/ fungal infections
activities such as running or other high impact exercises are often avoided or stopped
avoiding social activities, isolation, depression and anxiety
financial: 23% of women take time off work
RF incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -increasing age
declining estrogen levels
multiparity
dementia
DM
spinal cord injury/ lesion
prostatic hypertrophy
stroke
medications (ex. diuretics)
immobility
,Stress urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -predictable loss of urine with activities that increase
intra abdominal pressure (sneezing, laughing, exercising)
Urge urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -urgency as well as increased urinary frequency or
nocturia. Patients typically lose urine on the way to the toilet
Mixed urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -has both components of stress and urge incontinence
Overflow urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -urinary retention and subsequent leakage
patients may strain to pass urine or have a sensation of incomplete emptying
Functional urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs when there are barriers to toileting such as
cognitive impairment, physical frailty or immobility
assessment findings urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -involuntary loss of urine
urinary urgency
perineal irritation
pelvic exam: may detect GU pathology
rectal exam: may demonstrate prostatic pathology, fecal impactation
abdomen: may palpate distended bladder
urinalysis for urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -abnormal: hematuria, pyuria, bacteriuria,
glycosuria, proteinuria
order urine culture if bacteria is detected
, Cystometry urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -severe urgency or bladder contractions when
<300ml of bladder volume= urge incontinence
BUN, creatinine urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -suspected obstruction, noncompliant
bladder, urinary retention
FBS and Ca levels urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -polyuria and lack of diuretic drugs
dx urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -urinalysis
cystometry
BUN, creatinine
FBS and Ca levels
voiding diary 203 days indicating when incontinent episodes occur
post voiding residual volume measurement (200-300ml)
prevent urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -kegel exercises or pelvic floor therapy
treatment of BPH
maintain healthy weight
adequate oral hydration
avoidance of bladder irritants (caffeine, alcohol)
smoking cessation
health Questions With Correct Answers 2026-2027
urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -involuntary loss of urine (in an adult patient) from the urethra
major inconvenience
more common in females then males
effects of urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -increased risk of skin infections: incontinence
dermatitis (diaper rash), bacterial/ fungal infections
activities such as running or other high impact exercises are often avoided or stopped
avoiding social activities, isolation, depression and anxiety
financial: 23% of women take time off work
RF incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -increasing age
declining estrogen levels
multiparity
dementia
DM
spinal cord injury/ lesion
prostatic hypertrophy
stroke
medications (ex. diuretics)
immobility
,Stress urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -predictable loss of urine with activities that increase
intra abdominal pressure (sneezing, laughing, exercising)
Urge urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -urgency as well as increased urinary frequency or
nocturia. Patients typically lose urine on the way to the toilet
Mixed urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -has both components of stress and urge incontinence
Overflow urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -urinary retention and subsequent leakage
patients may strain to pass urine or have a sensation of incomplete emptying
Functional urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs when there are barriers to toileting such as
cognitive impairment, physical frailty or immobility
assessment findings urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -involuntary loss of urine
urinary urgency
perineal irritation
pelvic exam: may detect GU pathology
rectal exam: may demonstrate prostatic pathology, fecal impactation
abdomen: may palpate distended bladder
urinalysis for urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -abnormal: hematuria, pyuria, bacteriuria,
glycosuria, proteinuria
order urine culture if bacteria is detected
, Cystometry urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -severe urgency or bladder contractions when
<300ml of bladder volume= urge incontinence
BUN, creatinine urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -suspected obstruction, noncompliant
bladder, urinary retention
FBS and Ca levels urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -polyuria and lack of diuretic drugs
dx urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -urinalysis
cystometry
BUN, creatinine
FBS and Ca levels
voiding diary 203 days indicating when incontinent episodes occur
post voiding residual volume measurement (200-300ml)
prevent urinary incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER -kegel exercises or pelvic floor therapy
treatment of BPH
maintain healthy weight
adequate oral hydration
avoidance of bladder irritants (caffeine, alcohol)
smoking cessation
