Bowel/Intestinal Elimination - Unit 6 Flashcards
Digestion begins in the ___.
Mouth.
Bowel movements can be excreted as soon as ___ hours after, or as long as __ days after.
48hrs/4 days.
What is ocopuerisis? (Or something like that)
Where little kids don’t want to go to the bathroom, so they effectively shut down their brain’s ability to tell them when to go to the bathroom.
What are the primary functions of the colon?
Removal of solid waste form the body, reabsorption of water and lytes from the chyme, storage and elimination of feces, secretion of mucus to protect intestinal wall.
What is peristalsis?
Wavelike movements produced by circular and longitudinal muscle fibers - propels contents through GI tract.
What is defecation facilitated by?
Contract of abdominal muscles and diaphragm, flexion of thighs, sitting position, etc.
What are some factors that promote elimination?
Environment/lifestyle, high fiber diet, routine, exercise, etc.
What are some changes in the elderly that effect defecation?
Decreased esophageal and GI peristalsis, poor dentention, decreased abd tone/muscle tone, decreased anal sphincter tone.
What are some factors impairing defecation?
Stress, failure to feel the need, high CHO, immobility, inability to assume proper defecation position.
Laxatives - can cause _____.
Lack of muscle tone, so you won’t be able to poop easily if you use these too often.
Narcotics - ___ peristalsis.
Slow.
What are some foods affecting defecation?
Cabbage, onions, broccoli - gas.
Diarrhea - bran, prunes, fresh fruit, etc.
Constipation - cheese, pasta, rice, etc.
What are some high fiber foods?
Raw fruits, cooked fruits, greens, raw veggies and whole grains.
Acholia - def
clay-gray almost white stool - caused by a bile obstruction or barium.
Melena - def
black stool - higher up in the bowel (bleed.)
