Chapter 23 Bowel Elimination Flashcards
Colostomy
A surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon (colo) and abdominal wall
Constipation
The passage of hard, dry stool
Defecation
The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; bowel movement
Dehydration
The excessive loss of water from tissues
Diarrhea
The frequency passage of liquid stools
Enema
The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon
Fecal impaction
The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum
Fecal incontinence
the inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus
Feces
The semisolid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus
Flatulence
The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines
Flatus
Gas or air passed through the anus
Ileostomy
A surgically created opening (stomy) between the ileum ( small intestine (ileo) and the abdominal wall
Melena
Black tarry stools created by gastrointestinal bleeding
Ostomy
A surgically created opening for the elimination of body wastes; see colostomy and ileostomy
Stool
Excreted feces
Suppository
A cone shaped, solid medication that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature
Chyme
Partially digested food and fluids
Chyme passes from the stomach into small intestine
Tap water enemas can be
Dangerous
Only give one tap water enema is given. Do not repeat the enema
Which is False?
A person must have a BM every day
The prolonged retention and accumulation of feces in the rectum is called
Fecal impaction
Which does NOT promote comfort and safety for bowel elimination?
Telling the person you will return very soon
Bowel training is aimed at
Bowel control and regular elimination
Which of the following is not a common cause of constipation?
High-fiber diet
Which is Not used for a cleansing enema?
Oil
