Bowel Elimination

Question 1

Colostomy

Answer 1

Surgical opening bringing part of the intestine out through the abdominal wall. (LUQ)

Question 2

Constipation

Answer 2

Infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer.

Question 3

Diarrhea

Answer 3

Loose watery stool.

Question 4

Enemas

Answer 4

Irrigation of bowels

Question 5

Fecal occult blood test

Answer 5

Lab used to check stool for hidden occult blood.

Question 6

flatulence

Answer 6

Accumulation of gas in alimentary canal.

Question 7

Hemorrhoid

Answer 7

Swollen veins in lower rectum.

Question 8

Ileostomy

Answer 8

Moves stool out of the body. Sx is done when colon or rectum is not working properly. Ileum is the lowest part of your small intestine.

Question 9

Lieu’s

Answer 9

Sx that involves direct manipulatin of the bowel temporarily stops peristalsis. 24-48 hrs.

Question 10

Impaction

Answer 10

Unrelieved constipation and is unable to expel the hardened feces retained in the rectum.

Question 11

Incontineance

Answer 11

Inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus.

Question 12

Laxatives

Answer 12

Promote defecation

Question 13

Peristalsis

Answer 13

Movement of contents through the intestines.

Question 14

Polyps

Answer 14

Tumor-like growth

Question 15

Stoma

Answer 15

Temporary or permanent opening or intestine through abdominal wall.

Question 16

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Society

Answer 16

Nursing community dedicated to advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy and continence care needs.