Bowel elimation

Question 1

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 1

Most important

Question 2

Duodenum

Answer 2

secretory functions

Question 3

jejunum

Answer 3

control carb & protein absorption

Question 4

ileum

Answer 4

absorption of fats, bile salts, & water

Question 5

C Diff

Answer 5

you need stool sample to confirm it
super contagious
foul smelling water diarrhea 3+ times/day for 2+ days

Question 6

constipation

Answer 6

fever than 3BMs/wk

can be caused by opioids

Question 7

Valsalva maneuver

Answer 7

bearing down while holding your breath
leads to rapid rise in BP then fall in BP so dizziness, blurred vision, fainting

Stool softners are important for this reason

Walking is free NI to help patients have BM & gas

Question 8

What is a sign of impaction?

Answer 8

continuous oozing of liquid stool with no actual normal stool

Question 9

Ostomy

Answer 9

surgically created opening in GI, urinary, or respiratory organ that is exited onto the skin

first ostomy is gasey - must “burp” them - teach

Question 10

Stoma

Answer 10

the “mouth” exit point for a GI surgical created ostomy

should always look pink & moist

Question 11

How much fiber should adults have daily?

Answer 11

20-35grams