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Chapter 23 Bowel Elimination Flashcards

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Colostomy

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A surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon (colo) and abdominal wall

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Constipation

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The passage of hard, dry stool

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Defecation

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The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; bowel movement

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Dehydration

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The excessive loss of water from tissues

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Diarrhea

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The frequency passage of liquid stools

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Enema

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The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon

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Fecal impaction

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The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum

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Fecal incontinence

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the inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus

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Feces

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The semisolid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus

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Flatulence

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The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines

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Flatus

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Gas or air passed through the anus

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Ileostomy

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A surgically created opening (stomy) between the ileum ( small intestine (ileo) and the abdominal wall

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13
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Melena

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Black tarry stools created by gastrointestinal bleeding

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Ostomy

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A surgically created opening for the elimination of body wastes; see colostomy and ileostomy

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Stool

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Excreted feces

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Suppository

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A cone shaped, solid medication that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature

17
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Chyme

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Partially digested food and fluids
Chyme passes from the stomach into small intestine

18
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Tap water enemas can be

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Dangerous
Only give one tap water enema is given. Do not repeat the enema

19
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Which is False?

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A person must have a BM every day

20
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The prolonged retention and accumulation of feces in the rectum is called

A

Fecal impaction

21
Q

Which does NOT promote comfort and safety for bowel elimination?

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Telling the person you will return very soon

22
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Bowel training is aimed at

A

Bowel control and regular elimination

23
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Which of the following is not a common cause of constipation?

A

High-fiber diet

24
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Which is Not used for a cleansing enema?

25
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These statements are about enemas. Which is false?

A

The solution should be cool

26
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In adults the enema tube is inserted

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2 to 4 inches

27
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The oil - retention enema is retained for at least

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60 to 90 minutes

28
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These statements are about ostomies. Which is false?

A

Stools are liquid

29
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An ostomy pouch is usually emptied

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When stools are present

30
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Melena is

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Black, tarry stool

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