Urinary Incontinence: Types, Causes and Treatments

Which medication class is least likely to contribute to urinary incontinence?

A patient reports urine leakage when laughing or sneezing. Which type of urinary incontinence is the patient most likely experiencing?

Which of the following is least likely to be a contributing factor to urinary incontinence?

Which of the following is a recommended treatment for stress incontinence related to relaxed pelvic floor musculature?

Which of the following is a treatment approach for urge incontinence?

Why is urinary incontinence more prevalent in older women, although it is not considered a natural consequence of aging?

A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) undergoes prostate surgery and subsequently experiences stress incontinence. What is the most likely cause?

Besides medication, what lifestyle change is most likely to reduce symptoms of stress incontinence?

A patient reports a sudden, strong urge to urinate followed by involuntary urine loss before reaching the toilet. Which type of urinary incontinence is the MOST likely diagnosis?

A patient with urinary incontinence voids frequently in small amounts. Which additional symptom would MOST strongly suggest overflow incontinence?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has started using absorptive perineal pads for urinary incontinence. What is the MOST important nursing intervention related to the use of these pads?

A patient presents with urinary urgency, frequency, and small-volume voids. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider ordering FIRST to help determine the underlying cause?

A patient is experiencing urinary incontinence after undergoing a hysterectomy. Which of the following is the most likely cause of their incontinence?

A patient presents with symptoms of urgency and frequency, voiding small amounts. After urinalysis rules out a UTI, what would be the MOST appropriate NEXT step in the diagnostic process?

An elderly patient with balance and mobility issues is experiencing functional incontinence. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate as an initial treatment?

When assessing a patient for urinary incontinence, which of the following is the MOST important component of the physical assessment?

A patient is prescribed an external condom catheter as part of their urinary incontinence treatment. What type of incontinence is this treatment MOST likely addressing?

According to the 'DIAPERS' mnemonic, which of the following is a transient cause of urinary incontinence that should be addressed first?

A patient presents with urinary incontinence following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). What is the most likely cause of the incontinence?

Which diagnostic study provides information about the amount of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding?

A patient's bladder log reveals frequent urination, including multiple episodes of nocturia. Which element of the DIAPERS mnemonic does this correlate with?

A patient with urge incontinence is prescribed tolteradine. What is the primary mechanism by which this medication helps manage their condition?

Which treatment strategy is MOST appropriate for managing overflow incontinence caused by bladder outlet obstruction?

A patient with a spinal cord lesion above S2 experiences reflex incontinence. What is the underlying mechanism causing this type of incontinence?

For a male patient experiencing overflow incontinence due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which medication would directly address the underlying cause?

Following a surgery, a female patient reports continuous leakage of urine. Further examination reveals a vesicovaginal fistula. What surgical intervention is MOST likely required?

A patient is diagnosed with urge incontinence. Which lifestyle modification should be initially recommended?

What is the PRIMARY goal of bladder retraining as a behavioral intervention for urinary incontinence?

A patient with reflex incontinence is prescribed diazepam. How does diazepam assist in managing this condition?

Which surgical intervention aims to reposition the urethra and stabilize the bladder neck by creating a supportive 'backboard'?

A patient is scheduled for a urethral sling procedure. What is the primary mechanism by which this surgery aims to improve urinary continence?

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a patient experiencing stress urinary incontinence?

What is the rationale behind advising a patient with urinary incontinence to reduce their intake of bladder irritants?

A nurse is educating a patient with urinary incontinence on lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations is MOST appropriate to include?

A patient reports difficulty initiating urination and frequent dribbling. Which type of incontinence is MOST LIKELY associated with these symptoms?

When teaching a patient about pelvic floor muscle exercises (Kegel exercises), which instruction is MOST important for the nurse to emphasize?

A patient with urge incontinence is prescribed an anticholinergic medication. What is the primary mechanism by which this medication helps to reduce urinary urgency and frequency?

Urinary Incontinence (UI)

UI Contributing Factors

Cause of UI

Clinical Manifestation of UI

Stress Incontinence

Causes of Stress Incontinence

Treatments for Stress Incontinence

Urge Incontinence

Behavioral interventions

Bladder retraining & bowel regularity

Reduce Dietary Irritants

Kegel Exercises

Overflow Incontinence

Credé or Valsalva maneuver

Reflex Incontinence

Reflex Incontinence Cause

Fistula (Urinary)

Fistula Treatment

Functional Incontinence

Incontinence Environmental Modifications

Bladder Log/Voiding Record

Post Void Residual Volume

Transient Factors of UI

Initial UI Treatment Strategy

Urinalysis for UI

Drug Therapy (for UI)

Retropubic Suspension

Urethral Sling

Dignity and Privacy

Lifestyle Interventions for UI

Behavioral Treatments for UI

Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegels)

Stress Incontinence Treatment