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BICKLEY
Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12th Edition
Chapter 11: The Abdomen
Multiple Choice
1. A 52-year-old secretary comes to your office, complaining about accidentally leaking urine
when she coughs or sneezes. She says this has been going on for about a year now. She relates
that she has not had a period for 2 years. She denies any recent illness or injuries. Her past
medical history is significant for four spontaneous vaginal deliveries. She is married and has four
children. She denies alcohol, tobacco, or drug use. During her pelvic examination you note some
atrophic vaginal tissue, but the remainder of her pelvic, abdominal, and rectal examinations are
unremarkable.
Which type of urinary incontinence does she have?
A) Stress incontinence
B) Urge incontinence
C) Overflow incontinence NURSINGTB.COM
Ans: A
Chapter: 11
Feedback: Stress incontinence usually occurs when the intra-abdominal pressure goes up
during coughing, sneezing, or laughing. This is usually due to a weakness of the pelvic floor,
with inadequate muscle support of the bladder. Vaginal deliveries and pelvic surgery are often
associated with these symptoms. Usually female patients are postmenopausal when stress
incontinence begins. Kegel exercises are usually recommended to strengthen the pelvic floor
muscles.
2. A 46-year-old former salesman presents to the ER, complaining of black stools for the past
few weeks. His past medical history is significant for cirrhosis. He has gained weight recently,
especially around his abdomen. He has smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years and
has drunk approximately 10 alcoholic beverages a day for 25 years. He has used IV heroin and
smoked crack in the past. He denies any recent use. He is currently unemployed and has never
been married. On examination you find a man appearing older than his stated age. His skin has a
yellowish tint and he is thin, with a prominent abdomen. You note multiple “spider angiomas” at
the base of his neck. Otherwise, his heart and lung examinations are normal. On inspection he
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Stuvia.com EXAMINATION
The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your AND HISTORY TAKING 12TH EDITION BY
Study Material
BICKLEY
Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12th Edition
Chapter 11: The Abdomen
Multiple Choice
1. A 52-year-old secretary comes to your office, complaining about accidentally leaking urine
when she coughs or sneezes. She says this has been going on for about a year now. She relates
that she has not had a period for 2 years. She denies any recent illness or injuries. Her past
medical history is significant for four spontaneous vaginal deliveries. She is married and has four
children. She denies alcohol, tobacco, or drug use. During her pelvic examination you note some
atrophic vaginal tissue, but the remainder of her pelvic, abdominal, and rectal examinations are
unremarkable.
Which type of urinary incontinence does she have?
A) Stress incontinence
B) Urge incontinence
C) Overflow incontinence NURSINGTB.COM
Ans: A
Chapter: 11
Feedback: Stress incontinence usually occurs when the intra-abdominal pressure goes up
during coughing, sneezing, or laughing. This is usually due to a weakness of the pelvic floor,
with inadequate muscle support of the bladder. Vaginal deliveries and pelvic surgery are often
associated with these symptoms. Usually female patients are postmenopausal when stress
incontinence begins. Kegel exercises are usually recommended to strengthen the pelvic floor
muscles.
2. A 46-year-old former salesman presents to the ER, complaining of black stools for the past
few weeks. His past medical history is significant for cirrhosis. He has gained weight recently,
especially around his abdomen. He has smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years and
has drunk approximately 10 alcoholic beverages a day for 25 years. He has used IV heroin and
smoked crack in the past. He denies any recent use. He is currently unemployed and has never
been married. On examination you find a man appearing older than his stated age. His skin has a
yellowish tint and he is thin, with a prominent abdomen. You note multiple “spider angiomas” at
the base of his neck. Otherwise, his heart and lung examinations are normal. On inspection he
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