Restorative Skills Bowel and Bladder Training

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a bladder retraining program in restorative care?

Accepted Answer

Help the resident regain voluntary control over urination

Answer

Bladder retraining aims to restore voluntary control over urination by gradually increasing the interval between voids.

Question 2

How frequently should a toileting schedule be evaluated for effectiveness during a bladder retraining program?

Accepted Answer

At least every 2 weeks

Answer

Toileting schedules should be reassessed at least every two weeks to adjust intervals based on the resident's response and progress.

Question 3

Which position best promotes complete bladder emptying during voiding?

Accepted Answer

Sitting upright on the toilet or commode

Answer

Sitting upright uses gravity to assist bladder emptying and allows the pelvic floor muscles to relax properly.

Question 4

What is 'prompted voiding' in a restorative bladder program?

Accepted Answer

Reminding residents to void at set intervals and praising successful continence

Answer

Prompted voiding involves asking residents at scheduled intervals if they need to use the bathroom and providing positive reinforcement for continent voids.

Question 5

A resident voids 100 mL but reports not feeling empty. What is the nurse aide's most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document the concern and report it to the supervising nurse

Answer

Complaints of incomplete emptying may indicate urinary retention and must be reported to the nurse for further clinical assessment.

Restorative Skills Practice Test

Restorative Skills Practice Test

Restorative Skills Bowel and Bladder Training