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Occupational Therapy Practitioner's Role In Helping Women Live Fulfilling Lives After Spinal Cord Injury

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1.  According to the SCI demographics, Women are injured more than men. Twenty percent of the SCI population are women. Twenty percent of the SCI population are men. Eighty percent of the SCI population are women.

2.  What is a client factor or barrier to sexuality for those with an SCI? Mobility/Lack of Sensation Bowel and Bladder Incontinence Autonomic Dysreflexia All of the above

3.  For contraception, which is a TRUE statement for those with an SCI? Estrogen only pills are most common. Intrauterine devices are recommended due to a risk of UTI. Oral contraception pills and hormonal preparations need to be avoided within 1 year of injury. Combined hormone pills help with bone strength.

4.  What is an issue noted in the first trimester of pregnancy for those with SCI? Autonomic dysreflexia Urinary tract infection (UTI) Obstipation All of the above

5.  Which of the following is NOT a UTI prevention strategy? Replace catheter only when all the way full Intermittent catheterization every 2-4 hours Avoid catheter touching floor/Proper hygiene Appropriate water intake