Restorative Skills Bowel and Bladder Training 2

Question 1

What term describes the involuntary loss of urine or stool?

Accepted Answer

Incontinence

Answer

Incontinence is the medical term for the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control.

Question 2

How much fluid should most residents consume daily to support healthy bladder and bowel function?

Accepted Answer

1,500 to 2,000 mL per day

Answer

Most adults need approximately 1,500 to 2,000 mL (about 6–8 cups) of fluid daily to maintain healthy bladder and bowel function.

Question 3

Which sign most indicates that a resident may benefit from a scheduled toileting program?

Accepted Answer

The resident has frequent incontinent episodes without awareness of the urge

Answer

Frequent incontinent episodes without awareness suggest the resident cannot recognize or respond to the urge to void, making a scheduled program beneficial.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of keeping a voiding diary in a bladder retraining program?

Accepted Answer

To track patterns of urination and incontinent episodes over time

Answer

A voiding diary records the timing, amount, and continence status of each void to identify patterns and guide the retraining schedule.

Question 5

Which exercise is specifically used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to reduce urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Kegel exercises

Answer

Kegel exercises involve contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles, which strengthens sphincter control and can significantly reduce urinary incontinence.

Restorative Skills Practice Test

Restorative Skills Practice Test

Restorative Skills Bowel and Bladder Training 2