Elimination

Question 1

urination

Answer 1

the process of the elimination of urine through the urethra and out of the body

Question 2

peristalsis

Answer 2

contractions that occur throughout the digestive system that move food along a pathway to be digested

Question 3

urinary incontinence (UI)

Answer 3

the inability to control urination resulting in its involuntary passage and can be caused by many factors

Question 4

stress incontinence

Answer 4

coughing, sneezing, laughing, or PA that increases pressure on the bladder, resulting in urine leakage

Question 5

urge incontinence

Answer 5

a strong need or urge to urinate, but leaking occurs before the client gets to the toilet

Question 6

reflex incontinence

Answer 6

urinary leakage as a result of nerve damage

Question 7

overflow incontinence

Answer 7

incomplete bladder emptying that results in the bladder overfilling when full, leading to urine leakage

Question 8

functional incontinence

Answer 8

physical inability to reach the toilet in time. May due to physical impairment (wheelchair or arthritis in hands)

Question 9

nocturnal enuresis

Answer 9

(nighttime bedwetting) common in children, may occur in adults who had too much alcohol, consume caffeine at night, or take certain meds

Question 10

urinary retention

Answer 10

incomplete emptying the bladder

Question 11

constipation

Answer 11

difficulty moving the bowels due to hardened stool

Question 12

diarrhea

Answer 12

frequent, loose, watery stools occurring throughout the day

Question 13

diverticulosis

Answer 13

a condition in which small sacs or pouches form in the colon

Question 14

diverticulitis

Answer 14

an inflamed pouch or sac in the colon that is the result of stool becoming trapped

Question 15

crohn’s disease

Answer 15

a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the GI tract but commonly affects the small intestine

Question 16

dysuria

Answer 16

pain or discomfort with urination often due to infection or injury

Question 17

false positive

Answer 17

results incorrectly indicates that a condition or attribute is present

Question 18

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Answer 18

a GI condition characterized by abdominal pain and changes to bowel elimination patterns that include diarrhea and or constipation

Question 19

reflex incontinence

Answer 19

urinary leakage as a result of nerve damage

Question 20

ulcerative colitis (UC)

Answer 20

a chronic disease that causes inflammation and ulcerations of the large intestine or colon

Question 21

enema

Answer 21

introduction of fluid into the rectum for cleansing the colon, diagnostic procedure, or administration of medications