Health Sciences 2711A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Pelvic Floor, Developmental Disability, Geriatrics
15 Apr 2014
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Topics: incontinence and intellectual impairment (giants of geriatrics) Geriatrics is the branch of internal medicine that focuses on health care of the elderly. Level of activity less than optimal mobility. Mobility is movement that gives freedom and independence. Inability of correct body position in space and movement . Instability usually leads to falls and fear of falls. The involuntary and inappropriate passage of urine and or feces. Passage of urine could be a cause of bladder control (extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Brain failure (malfunction of (nearly) all of the brain) Delirium (mental confusion, disturbed consciousness) Dementia (memory disorders, personality change, etc. ) Incontinence is due to un- normal bladder function. Avg. amount of urine secreted per hour: 100 ml per hour. Sensations of fullness: 300 ml avg 3 hours (100ml/hr) fullness. When we are younger (babies) we have little to no bladder control. Therefore we were wrapped up in diapers.
