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What should Joan, a patient with constipation following an L4 spinal cord injury, be encouraged to do?
What should Joan, a patient with constipation following an L4 spinal cord injury, be encouraged to do?
- Decrease the anorectal angle to help empty fecal matter
- Decrease the anorectal angle to help store feces better
- Increase anorectal angle to help store fecal matter better
- Increase anorectal angle to help empty fecal matter better (correct)
What kind of information would you like a patient with urinary frequency and nocturia to collect on a bladder diary?
What kind of information would you like a patient with urinary frequency and nocturia to collect on a bladder diary?
- Measured volumes of in and out bladder sensations
- 0 to 4 type of fluid intake
- All of the above (correct)
- None of the above
Based on the diary with 3500ml total urine output per day, 3 nocturia, and bladder sensations ranging from 1 to 3, what is your assessment?
Based on the diary with 3500ml total urine output per day, 3 nocturia, and bladder sensations ranging from 1 to 3, what is your assessment?
- This represents normal urine output volume for a 45-year-old male
- Global polyuria with normal bladder sensations
- Global polyuria with abnormal bladder sensations (correct)
- Slightly elevated urine output which is normal for a person who is always thirsty
In the frail elderly, which bladder diagnosis is the least common?
In the frail elderly, which bladder diagnosis is the least common?
What is the primary reason the patient is experiencing urinary incontinence?
What is the primary reason the patient is experiencing urinary incontinence?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for urinary incontinence in the patient's situation?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for urinary incontinence in the patient's situation?
What was the outcome observed in research studies when women with high BMI experienced a 5-10% body weight loss combined with lifestyle changes?
What was the outcome observed in research studies when women with high BMI experienced a 5-10% body weight loss combined with lifestyle changes?
Which statement about the external anal sphincter is TRUE?
Which statement about the external anal sphincter is TRUE?
Which structure provides support for the external anal sphincter?
Which structure provides support for the external anal sphincter?
What type of fecal incontinence is associated with weakness of the external anal sphincter?
What type of fecal incontinence is associated with weakness of the external anal sphincter?
Which condition is characterized by chronic vulvar discomfort, stinging, and feeling raw 'down there' with no visible lesions?
Which condition is characterized by chronic vulvar discomfort, stinging, and feeling raw 'down there' with no visible lesions?
Where are pelvic floor muscle trigger points typically found?
Where are pelvic floor muscle trigger points typically found?
In patients with CP/CPPS, what is the most common frequency of suprapubic TENS used for pain relief?
In patients with CP/CPPS, what is the most common frequency of suprapubic TENS used for pain relief?
What is the range for normal average voided volume?
What is the range for normal average voided volume?
Which anatomy is included in the vestibule?
Which anatomy is included in the vestibule?
What is the BEST delivery position for a pregnant woman who presents with numbness and tingling in both lower extremities?
What is the BEST delivery position for a pregnant woman who presents with numbness and tingling in both lower extremities?
Which position should a 37-week pregnant woman with anterior pelvic pain avoid during delivery?
Which position should a 37-week pregnant woman with anterior pelvic pain avoid during delivery?
A pregnant woman with positive Straight Leg Raise test (LaSegue’s test) is advised to deliver using which position?
A pregnant woman with positive Straight Leg Raise test (LaSegue’s test) is advised to deliver using which position?
In the context of pelvic girdle pain, which position should a 30-week pregnant woman avoid during delivery?
In the context of pelvic girdle pain, which position should a 30-week pregnant woman avoid during delivery?
Which position would be NOT recommended for a 36-week pregnant woman with pain worse while ambulating downstairs than up?
Which position would be NOT recommended for a 36-week pregnant woman with pain worse while ambulating downstairs than up?
For a 24-year-old pregnant woman with coccyx pain treated using Thiele’s massage, which delivery position is NOT suitable?
For a 24-year-old pregnant woman with coccyx pain treated using Thiele’s massage, which delivery position is NOT suitable?
What is the most likely diagnosis for Sally, a 45-year-old business executive with suprapubic pain related to bladder filling and urinary frequency?
What is the most likely diagnosis for Sally, a 45-year-old business executive with suprapubic pain related to bladder filling and urinary frequency?
How does mental illness relate to bowel and bladder dysfunction?
How does mental illness relate to bowel and bladder dysfunction?
What is a common misconception about pelvic floor muscle myofascial pain?
What is a common misconception about pelvic floor muscle myofascial pain?
Which statement about surface EMG using a vaginal sensor is true?
Which statement about surface EMG using a vaginal sensor is true?
What should be the course of action for a patient inappropriate for pelvic PT?
What should be the course of action for a patient inappropriate for pelvic PT?
For pain relief in patients with CP/CPPS, what is the most common frequency of suprapubic TENS used?
For pain relief in patients with CP/CPPS, what is the most common frequency of suprapubic TENS used?
