Bowel Elimination

Question 1

Cathartic

Question 2

Defecation

Question 3

Effluent

Question 4

Ileostomy

Question 5

Ileus

Question 6

Impaction

Question 7

Stoma

Question 8

Diarrhea

Question 9

Flatulence

Question 10

Constipation

Question 11

Incontinence

Question 12

Hemorrhoids

Question 13

Bowel diversion

Answer 13

It could be
Temporary or permanent artificial opening in the abdominal wall
Surgical opening in the ileum called ileostomy
Surgical opening in the Colin called colostomy
Standard bow diversion creates a stoma

Question 14

There are two types of ostomies

Answer 14

Ileostomy
Colostomy
Locations can be ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid
There are four different types :
Single barrel
Loop
End
Double barrel

Question 15

Nasogastric tube

Answer 15

The purpose of this tube is for gastric decompression, can be related to surgery, lack of Peristalsis, trauma to G.I. track, obstruction

The NG tube is also use for feeding, compression, Lavage

Question 16

Constipation management

Answer 16

Patient should include a high fiber diet
Use of oral fluids to promote, softening the store and ease defecation
Avoid caffeinated beverages

Question 17

Digital removal of stool

Answer 17

This must be done if the enema fails to remove impaction
Last resort in managing severe constipation
Excess rectal manipulation causes irritation of the Makossa, bleeding, and stimulation of the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)
—-vagal nerve stimulation can result in a reflex slowing of the heart

Question 18

Guaiac test

Answer 18

Screening to assess for blood in a patient stool

Question 19

Emollient laxatives or stool softeners

Answer 19

Are used to lower the surface, tension of feces, allowing water, and fat to penetrate

Question 20

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract plays a major role in about elimination

Answer 20

Large intestine

Question 21

Endoscopy

Answer 21

Involves using a lighted fiber optic tube, the game, direct visualization of the upper G.I. tract

Question 22

Which type of laxative asked by the store to absorb water and swell

Answer 22

Bulk, forming laxatives, cause the store to absorb water and swell, which stimulates the muscles in the gut, to squeeze feces, along and out of the body

Question 23

Malabsorption syndrome

Answer 23

Can lead to oily stool

Question 24

Animals that use hypertonic solutions are

Answer 24

Low volume in our design for patients, who cannot tolerate a large volume of fluid