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Absorption

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The transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells

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Anatomy

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The study of body structure

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Biology

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The study of all life forms

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Body systems

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Groups of organs that perform specific functions in the human body

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Bowel elimination

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The physical process of releasing or emptying the colon or large intestine of solid waste, called stool or feces

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Cells

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The basic structural units of all organisms

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Chyme

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Semi-liquid substance made as a result of the chemical breakdown of food in the stomach

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Colon

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The large intestine

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Colostomy

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Surgically-created opening through the abdominal wall into the large intestine to allow feces to be expelled

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Constipation

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The inability to eliminate stool, or the infrequent, difficult and often painful elimination of hard, dry stool.

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Crohn’s disease

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A disease that causes the lining of the digestive tract to become inflamed (red, sore, swollen)

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Defecation

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The process of eliminating feces from the rectum through the anus.

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Diarrhea

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Frequent elimination of liquid or semi-liquid feces

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Digestion

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The process of converting food so that it can be absorbed into the blood and used by body tissues

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation of sacs that develop in the wall of the large intestine due to diverticulosis

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Diverticulosis

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A disorder in order in which sac-like pouching develop in weakened areas of the wall of the large intestine

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Duodenum

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The first part of the small intestine, where the common bile duct enters the small intestine

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Electrolytes

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Chemical substances that are essential to maintaining fluid balance and homeostasis in the body

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Elimination

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The process of expelling wastes

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Enema

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A specific amount of water, with or without an additive, introduced into the colon stimulate the elimination of stool

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Fecal impaction

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A mass of dry, hard stool that remains packed in the rectum and cannot be expelled

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Fecal incontinence

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An inability to control the muscles of the bowels, which leads to an involuntary passage of stool or gas

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Feces

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Solid body waste excreted through the ants from the large intestine; also called stool

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Flatulence

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Air in the intestine that is passed through the rectum; also called gas or flatus

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Fracture pan

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A bedpan that is flatter than a regular bedpan; used for small or thin people or those who cannot lift their buttocks onto a standard bedpan

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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A chronic condition in which the liquid contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus

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Gastrointestinal tract

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A continuous tube from the opening of the mouth all the way to the anus, where solid wastes are eliminated from the body

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Heartburn

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A condition that results from a weakening of the sphincter muscle which joins the esophagus and the stomach; also known as acid reflux

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Hemorrhoids

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Enlarged veins in the rectum that can cause itching, burning, pain, and bleeding

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Homeostasis

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The condition in which all of the body’s systems are balanced and are working at their best

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Ileostomy

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Surgically-created opening into the end of the small intestine, the ileum, to allow feces to be expelled

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Ingestion

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The process of taking food or fluids into the body

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Irritable bowel syndrome

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A chronic condition of the large intestine that is worsened by stress

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Malabsorption

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A condition in which the body cannot absorb or digest a particular nutrient properly

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Occult

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Hidden

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Organ

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A structural unit in the human body that performs a specific function

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Ostomy

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Surgical creation of an opening from an area inside the body to the outside

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Pathophysiology

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The study of the disorders that occur in the body

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Peristalsis

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Muscular contractions that push food through the gastrointestinal tract

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Physiology

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The study of joe body parts function

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Portable commode

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A chair with a toilet seat and a removable container underneath that is used for elimination; also called bedside commode

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Specimen

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A sample such as tissue, blood, urine, stool, or sputum, used for analysis and diagnosis

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Stoma

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An artificial opening in the body

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Suppository

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A medication given rectally to cause a bowel movement

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Tissues

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A group of cells that performs similar tasks

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Ulcerative colitis

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A chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine

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Ureterostomy

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A type of urostomy in which a surgical creation of an opening from the ureter through the abdomen is made for urine to be eliminated

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Urostomy

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The general term used for any surgical procedure that diverts the passage of urine by redirecting the ureters

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What are the ten systems that make up the human body?

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1) gastrointestinal or digestive
2) urinary
3) reproductive
4) integumentary or skin
5) circulatory or cardiovascular
6) respiratory
7) musculoskeletal
8) nervous
9) endocrine
10) immune and lymphatic

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What is homeostasis?

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The condition in which all of the body’s systems are balanced and are working at their best. Keeping body temperature around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of how cold or hot it is outside is an example of homeostasis.

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Important points about the gastrointestinal or digestive system

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1) digestion prepares food for absorption into cells

2) elimination is expelling solid wastes

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What are the functions of the gastrointestinal system?

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1) ingestion of food and fluids
2) digestion of food
3) absorption of nutrients
4) elimination of waste products form food/fluids

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Changes in the gastrointestinal system due to aging

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1) ability to taste decreases
2) process of digestion takes longer and is less efficient
3) body waste moves more slowly through the intestines,causing more frequent constipation
4) difficultly chewing and swallowing may occur
5) absorption of vitamins and minerals decreases
6) production of saliva and digestive fluids decreases

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Important points about normal bowel elimination

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1) stool is normally brown , soft, moist, and formed
2) there should be no pain with passing stool
3) there should not be blood, pus, mucus, or worms in the stool

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List the signs and symptoms to report about stools

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1) bloody or abnormally colored stool
2) hard, dry stools
3) diarrhea
4) constipation
5) pain with bowel movements
6) blood, pus, mucus, or discharge in stool
7) fecal incontinence

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List the factors that affect elimination

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1) growth and development
2) psychological factors
3) diet
4) fluid intake
5) physical activity and exercise
6) personal habits
7) medications

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Growth and development may affect bowel elimination in what ways?

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1) aging affects the regularity of bowel elimination
2) peristalsis slows due to a decrease in muscle tone
3) nutrients are not absorbed as well, making digestion more difficult

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What do you do to promote normal elimination?

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Encourage fluids and nutritious meals. Encourage regular exercise and activity as allowed.

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List the psychological factors that may influence bowel elimination

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1) lack of privacy may affect bowel elimination
2) having a roommate for the first time, being in a place that is not home
3) anxiety, stress, fear, or anger can increase the frequency of bowel movements, causing watery, loose stools, and may even cause incontinence
4) depression can decrease the frequency of elimination

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To promote normal elimination, nursing assistants should always do what?

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Provide privacy and allow plenty of time for elimination.
Respond to call lights immediately. If residents want to talk about their concerns, NAs should take the time to listen to them, and report their concerns to the nurse

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How can diet affect bowel elimination?

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1) A diet low in fiber may decrease elimination and cause constipation
2) foods high in animal fats, such as dairy products, red meat, and eggs may also cause constipation
3) beans, whole grains, apples, cabbage, onions, dairy products, and carbonated drinks are examples of foods that can cause gas

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To promotes normal elimination with diets, nursing assistants should do what?

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Encourage nutritious meals

Increase fiber intake and decreasing fatty, sugary foods can help if constipation is a problem.

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How does fluid intake affect bowel elimination?

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1) the sense of thirst decreases as a person ages
2) a decrease in fluids may cause constipation
3) a lack of strength or coordination can also lower fluid intake. Some beverages, such as orange or prune juice, can cause an increase in bowel elimination.

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How do nursing assistants promote normal elimination with fluid intake?

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Encourage fluid intake, generally, 64 ounces of fluid each day

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How does lack of physical exercise affect bowel elimination?

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1) a lack of exercise and mobility can weaken muscles and slow elimination
2) regular physical activity helps bowel elimination by strengthening abdominal and pelvic muscles. This helps peristalsis

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How can personal habits affect bowel elimination?

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1) certain times of day may be more common for having bowel movements
2) drinking warm fluids can increase bowel movements
3) familiar places, such as the resident’s own bathroom, may encourage bowel elimination
4) positioning in bed also affects elimination. A resident who is lying flat on his back (supine) will have difficulty with elimination because it is difficult to contract the muscles in this position.

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How can nursing assistants use personal habits to help promote normal elimination?

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Make sure residents are helped to the bathroom at the time of day that is best for each person.
Use the bathroom the resident prefers or get s portable commode if the resident cannot make it to the bathroom.
Raise the head of the bed for residents who use a bedpan.
The best position for elimination is squatting and leaning forward.

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How do medication affect bowel elimination?

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Antibiotic can cause diarrhea

Pain relieves may cause constipation

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How can a nursing assistant use medication to promote normal elimination?

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Laxatives may be ordered.

Nursing assistants should report diarrhea or constipation to the nurse promptly

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How do you assist a resident with a bedpan?

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Turn the resident towards you, and place the bed protector underneath the resident’s buttocks and hips.
Ask the resident to remove his undergarments.
Place the bedpan near his hips in correct position.

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What is the cause of heartburn?

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Weakening of the sphincter muscle which joins the esophagus and the stomach

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What are the symptoms o heartburn?

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Burning feeling in the esophagus, chest pain, bitter taste in the mouth, feeing of food coming back up into the throat or the mouth
Pain usually occurs directly after a meal and may worsen when person is lying down

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What is the treatment for heartburn?

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Medication, change in diet or sleep position

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What is the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

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Liquid contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus; can inflate and damage lining of the esophagus and cause bleeding, ulcers,or diffiyswallowing

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What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

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Frequent heartburn, chest pain, hoarseness in the morning, difficulty swallowing, tightness in the throat, coughing, bad breath

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What are the possible causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

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Obesity, hiatal hernia, weak lower esophageal sphincter, slow digestion, diets, diets high in acidic and spicy foods, smoking, alcohol use

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Important points about ulcers

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1) they are raw sores in the stomach or small intestine

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Cause of ulcers

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Excessive acid

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Symptoms of ulcers

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Dull or burning pain after eating, belching, vomiting

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Treatment for ulcers

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Antacids and medications, change in diet

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What do you avoid when you have ulcers?

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Alcohol, caffeine, and cigarette use

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Types of gall bladder disorders

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gallstones, pancreatic disorders, and tumors

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What do gallbladder disorders cause?

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Decreased or stopped bile flow

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When are gallstones formed?

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When the substances in the bile solidify

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Treatment for gallbladder disorders

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Medications, dietary changes, or surgery

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What are the causes of cirrhosis?

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Liver damage from alcohol abuse, hepatitis, and fatter liver syndrome

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What are the symptoms of cirrhosis?

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Fatigue, bruising easily, itchy skin, jaundice, as it’s in the abdomen, and edema on the legs

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Treatment for cirrhosis

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Eliminating alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, medications, liver transplant

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Causes of a hernia

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Pressure pushing a body cavity out through a muscle or tissue due to heavy lifting or constipation

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What are the symptoms of a hernia?

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Swelling in the area of the abdomen or the goin and discomfort in the abdominal area or groin when lifting

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Treatment for a hernia

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Surgery

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Cause of Crohn’s disease

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The intestines become inflamed

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Symptoms of Crohn’s disease

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Diarrhea, abdominal cramping and pain, rectal bleeding, fever, weight loss

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Treatment for Crohn’s disease

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Medication, dietary changes, stopping smoking, surgery

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Symptoms of ulcerative colitis

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Diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, rectal bleeding, poof appetite, fever, weight loss

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Treatment for ulcerative colitis

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Medication, dietary changes, stopping smoking, surgery

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What does diverticulosis cause?

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Sac-like pouches to develop in weakened areas of the intestinal wall. Some people will eventually develop diverticulitis, or inflammation inside the pouching.

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Cause of diverticulosis

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Low-fiber diet

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Treatment for diverticulosis and diverticulitis

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Rest, medications, special diets, surgery

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Causes of flatulence

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High-fiber foods, intolerance of foods, swallowing air when eating, antibiotics, malabsorption, IBS

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How may flatulence be relieved?

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Positioning of by a rectal tube

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What is constipation?

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The inability to eliminate stool, or the infrequent, difficult s day often painful elimination of s hard, dry stool

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Causes of constipation

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Changes of aging, poor diet, lack. Of exercise, decrease in fluid intake, mediation, disease, or ignoring urge to eliminate

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Signs of constipation

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Abdominal swelling, gas, lack of exercise

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Treatment for constipation

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Increasing fiber intake, physical activity, and medication

106
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What is diarrhea?

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The frequent elimination of liquid or semi-liquid feces.

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What are the causes of diarrhea?

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Infections, microorganisms, irritating foods, medication

108
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Treatment for diarrhea

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Medication, change of diet

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What is fecal incontinence?

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The inability to control the bowels

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Causes of fecal incontinence

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Muscle and nerve damage, disorders of the spinal cord or anus, fecal impaction, constipation, tumors

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Treatment for fecal incontinence

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Changes in diet, medication, bowel training, surgery

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What is fecal impaction?

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Buildup of dry, hardened feces on the rectum

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Signs of fecal impaction

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No stool for several days, cramping, abdominal and rectal pain, abdominal swelling, nausea, and vomiting.

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Treatment for fecal impaction

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Nurse of doctor will break mass into fragments

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What are hemorrhoids?

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Enlarged veins in the rectum

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What are the causes of hemorrhoids?

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Constipation, obesity, pregnancy, diarrhea, overuse of enemas and laxatives, straining during bowel movements

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Symptoms of hemorrhoids

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Rectal itching, burning, pain, and bleeding

118
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Treatment for hemorrhoids

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Changes in diet, surgery

119
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What does obesity increase the risk of?

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Obesity increases the risk for certain gastrointestinal diseases or disorders, including GERD, gallbladder disease, fatty liver syndrome, and cancers of the gastrointestinal system

120
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What are the different types of enemas?

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1) Tap water enema
2) soap suds enema
3) saline enema
4) commercial enema

121
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What position must a resident be in to receive an enema?

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The left-lying (Sim’s) position

122
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When should an enema be stopped?

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If the resident complains of pain or if you feel resistance.

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Important guidelines about enemas

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1) provide plenty of privacy for the resident
2) place the resident in the Sim’s position
3) when giving a cleansing enema, remove the air from the enema tubing before inserting the tube into the rectum
4) give the enema slowly, holding the tubing in place
5) be reassuring and gentle during the procedure
6) observe for cramping, pain, or discomfort, bleeding, ability to retain the fluid, and any change in the resident’s condition during and after the enema

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When should enemas be performed?

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Only when the facility allows it, and if they are specially trained to perform the procedure

125
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Important points about stool

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1) stool is tested for blood, pathogens, and other things, such as parasites
2) stool must be warm if being tested for ova and parasites, so these specimens must be taken to the lab immediately
3) urine or tissue in a stool sample can ruin the sample

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How is hidden, or occult, blood found inside stool?

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Inside stool with a microscope or a special chemical test. This may be a sign of a serious physical problem, such as cancer.

127
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How do you test a stool specimen?

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Get a small amount of stool from a specimen container on a tongue blade. Smear the small amount onto Box A of the test card. Do the same with other side of the tongue blade, but into Box B of the test card. Close the test card, and turn it over to the other side. Wait the amount of time listed on the instructions, and watch the squares for any color changes. Record the color changes.

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Where is stool or feces eliminated if a resident has an ostomy?

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It is eliminated through the ostomy rather than through the anus.

129
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What do residents with an ostomy wear?

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A disposble drainage bag, or appliance, that fits over the stoma to collect the feces.

130
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What are the emotions that people with an ostomy can have?

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Embarrassment or anger

131
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How should nursing assistants act towards people who have an ostomy?

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They should help the residents feel better about themselves by being supportive and sensitive, and always provide privacy for ostomy care.

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Guidelines for ostomy care

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1) Follow Standard Precautions
2) Provide good skin care and hygiene
3) Remove ostomy pouches carefully
4) Before removing pouches, allow a little air out of the bag
5) Observe contents of pouch
6) Empty, clean, and replace the ostomy pouch whenever stool is eliminated

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More guidelines for ostomy care

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1) Assist residents to wash hands
2) Observe for skin irritation, rashes, swelling, or bleeding around stoma
3) Use skin barriers as ordered
4) Make sure pouch is attached securely before completeing care
5) be supportive, empathetic, and caring

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What is a urostomy?

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The general term used for any surgical procedure that diverts the passage of urine by re-directing the ureters.

135
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What is a ureterostomy?

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A type of urostomy in which an opening from a ureter is brought through the abdomen for urine to be eliminated

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How should you wash the area around the stoma?

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Using a washcloth and warm water, wash the area gently in one direction, away from the stoma. Rinse,. Pat dry with another towel. Temporarily cover stoma opening with a wipe

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What is bowel retraining?

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The process of assisting resident to regain control of their bowels. Typically after a resident has had an illness, injury, or a period of inactivity.

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What type of attitude should you have when residents struggle with bowel retraining?

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Positive Attitude

139
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How may nursing assistants assist with bowel retraining?

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1) Explain the schedule to the resident. Follow the schedule
2) Follow standard precautions. Wear gloves
3) Observe resident’s elimination habits
4) Keep a record of elimination
5) Offer bedpan or trip to the bathroom at specific times each day
6) Answer call lights promptly

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More ways NAs can assist with bowel retraining

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1) Provide privacy
2) Help with perineal care
3) Encourage fluids and proper diet
4) Dispose of wastes properly
5) Praise attempts and successes in controlling bowels
6) Never show frustration or anger

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