Bowel Elimination (Chap 39)

Question 1

The Valsalva maneuver may be contraindicated in people with cardiovascular problems because it increases blood flow to the atria and ventricles, temporarily increasing cardiac output.

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

Bleeding low in the intestinal tract or from inflamed hemorrhoids or fissures can result in the presence of:

Answer 2

red-colored stool

Question 3

Which of the following would not be included in a teaching plan for the promotion of healthy bowel habits?

Answer 3

Encourage low-fiber diet

Question 4

The function of this part of the digestive tract to secrete enzymes that digest proteins and carbohydrates.

Answer 4

The small intestine

Question 5

When assessing the abdomen, it is not necessary to auscultate in all four quadrants.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Intestinal bacteria must be completely removed to prevent the development of C. Difficile, a health care–associated infection that is resistant to treatment and highly contagious.

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

The most common symptom of pinworm infection is perianal itching because adult pinworms migrate to the anal area during the night to deposit eggs.

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

An ileostomy allows liquid fecal content from the ileum of the small intestine to be eliminated through a stoma.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Which of the following is a diagnostic stool test used to specifically detect bleeding in the lower GI tract?

Answer 9

Fecal immunochemical test

Question 10

Which of the following commonly used enema solutions takes approximately 30 minutes to take effect?

Answer 10

Oil