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Women's Health: An Introduction to Treating Bladder Disorders

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1.  The detrusor muscle is made up of the following type of muscle: Striated and smooth Smooth Striated None of the above

2.  Which of the following is a function of the pelvic floor? Supports organs Maintains storage Releases storage All of the above

3.  Stress incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine: Due to hyperactivity of pelvic floor musculature With an increase in intra-abdominal pressure Due to an uninhibited contraction of the detrusor muscle Resulting from side effects of medication

4.  Urge incontinence is characterized by the following: Lack of awareness of urine leakage Small amounts of urine leakage with a rise in intra-abdominal pressure An uninhibited bladder muscle contraction Infrequent urination

5.  A cause of pelvic muscle weakness can be a result of: Childbirth Age Chronic constipation All of the above

6.  Common bladder irritants include ALL except: Caffeine Spicy foods Water Alcohol

7.  The doctor who discovered pelvic floor contractions can decrease incontinence episodes: Lubar Kegel Sterman Glazer

8.  An urge suppression technique is: Relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles Increased respiration rate A series of contractions of the pelvic floor muscles Jumping up and down

9.  Nocturia is: Urinary frequency Bedwetting Delayed onset of urination Waking up more than once a night to void

10.  How many hours of mentoring do you need to get BCIA Board Certified? 16 18 20 28