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QUES: Overflow incontinence refers to:

1) a strong sense of urgency to void followed immediately by involuntary urination.

2)an involuntary loss of urine occurring when a specific bladder volume is reached

3) constant involuntary loss of urine that is unpredictable; the client is unaware that it has occurred.

4) constant dribbling while the bladder remains full.

QUES:  Maintaining hygiene when caring for clients with incontinence is essential because:

1) constant moisture on the skin may lead to abrasion and development of decubitus ulcers.

2) loss of electrolytes from the body may lead to hypotension and oedema.

3) infection from contaminated equipment may result in thrombosis.

4) psychological reactions to a lack of hygiene may result in ischaemia of the fingers.

QUES:In relation to altered urinary elimination patterns, ‘retention’ refers to:

1) the accumulation of water and solutes in the tissues as a result of impeded urinary excretion.

2) a decreased urine production resulting in an output of less than 500 mL per day.

3) the accumulation of urine in the bladder as a result of being unable to fully empty the bladder.

4) the absence of urine production or a urinary output of less than 100 mL per day.

QUES : In addition to relieving the retention of urine, a catheter can be inserted to:

1) closely monitor urinary output.

2) obtain a sterile specimen of urine.

3) prevent skin maceration

4) all of these reasons.

Answer 1

2)an involuntary loss of urine occurring when a specific bladder volume is reached

1) constant moisture on the skin may lead to abrasion and development of decubitus ulcers.

3) the accumulation of urine in the bladder as a result of being unable to fully empty the bladder.

4) all of these reasons.