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Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction And Continence Improvement: A Primer For Occupational Therapy

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1.  What is a psychosocial cost of incontinence? Loss of self-esteem Depression Lower quality of life All of the above

2.  The National Institute of Health reports that simple pelvic exercises can reduce incontinent episodes by up to: 25% 62% 86% 99%

3.  What is the area called where the ureters empty into the bladder that looks like a triangle? Pelvic floor Trigone Kidney Prostate

4.  What area of the brain triggers relaxation of the pelvic floor and urethral sphincters and causes a sustained detrusor contraction forcing urine from the bladder? Pons Cerebrum Brain stem Temporal lobe

5.  What is an OT intervention for incontinence? Assessment and training of self-care skills Environmental modifications Prompted or scheduled toileting programs All of the above