Absorbent products pre-module quiz

Absorbent products are helpful for people who have incontinence because they contain leaks of urine and stool.

Incontinence can be described as:

An estimated 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men experience urinary incontinence.

Which of the following groups of people are more likely to have incontinence?

There are many different physical and health conditions that can result in incontinence.

Incontinence can affect older people, particularly those who are becoming frail or forgetful.

Diabetes, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and stroke can all change the body signals that tell a person they need to go to the toilet.

Absorbent products help maintain a person’s:

Absorbent products can be used short term or long term.

Both washable and single use products can be reused until the product wears out.

To use washable absorbent products, people need:

To use single use absorbent products, people need:

Single use products can be disposed of by burning.

Which of the following should be considered when selecting absorbent products for a person?

Single use products have one layer.

The top layer of an absorbent product absorbs liquid urine or stool.

The top layer of an absorbent product protects the skin by keeping it dry.

The absorbent layer is between the top layer and waterproof layer.

The waterproof layer is on the outside of a product.

Absorbent products can be described by how much liquid they can absorb.

Elastic (stretchy areas) in an absorbent product helps make it more comfortable and fit a person well.

Single use products:

Single use pads can be worn with close fitting underwear.

Washable or disposable liners can:

People may find it easier to discuss leaks if you:

Refer a person to a health professional if they have:

Which of these are a sign of constipation?

Cheyenne has a rash on her bottom and inside of her legs from leaks of urine and stool What advice would you give Cheyenne to protect her skin and help it heal?

Rashid is 55 years old and has diabetes. He is a long distance truck driver. Rashid takes extra clothes, soap and towel with him when driving because he experiences leaks. He changes his underwear three times per day.

What frequency of leaks is Rashid describing during the daytime?

Rashid is 55 years old and has diabetes. He is a long distance truck driver.

Rashid takes extra clothes, soap and towel with him when driving because he experiences leaks. He changes his underwear three times per day.

What type of leaks is Rashid describing during the daytime?

Rashid is 55 years old and has diabetes. He is a long distance truck driver. Rashid takes extra clothes, soap and towel with him when driving because he experiences leaks. He changes his underwear three times per day.

How many changes would you recommend for Rashid during the daytime?

When a person describes two or more signs of a urine infection what advice would you give them?
(Select all that apply)

Luciana lives with her husband Jose. Luciana has difficulty remembering. She does not recognise when to go to the toilet and has developed a skin rash on her buttocks.

Which of the list below would be suitable advice to give Luciana and her husband Jose?

Gabriel is 7 years old and experiences frequent bowel accidents. He has difficulties with communication and rarely sits still. He is attending an absorbent products assessment with his mother. Gabriel’s mother selected washable absorbent products and has been referred to a rehabilitation service for advice on toilet training.

What would you teach Gabriel and his mother before they go home?

Sakura has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. She is attending a follow up appointment with her parents. Sakura is successfully using single use pull up products at school and at home. Sakura’s mother explains that Sakura passes small amounts of hard stool and seems to be uncomfortable.

What actions should you take before Sakura and her parents go home?