Factors Influencing Bowel Elimination

Question 1

The ability to control defecation does not occur until _____ years of age.

Answer 1

2-3

Question 2

In older adults, _____ declines and esophageal emptying ______.

Answer 2

Preistalsis; Slows

Question 3

Regular daily food intake _________ a regular pattern of peristalsis in the colon.

Answer 3

Helps maintain

Question 4

______ in the diet provides the bulk in the fecal material.

Answer 4

Fiber

Question 5

The recommended fluid intake for men per day is _______.

Answer 5

3.7 L

Question 6

The recommended fluid intake for women per day is ______.

Answer 6

2.7 L

Question 7

Physical activity promotes peristalsis, whereas ___________ slows it.

Answer 7

Immobilization

Question 8

Side effects of increased peristalsis include _______ and gaseous _______.

Answer 8

Peristalsis; Distention

Question 9

If a person becomes depressed, the autonomic nervous system may slow impulses, which slow peristalsis, resulting in _______.

Answer 9

Constipation

Question 10

________ is the normal position during defacation.

Answer 10

Squatting

Question 11

In instances of painful defecation, the patient often suppresses the urge to defecate to avoid pain, contributing to the development of _______.

Answer 11

Constipation

Question 12

In pregnancy, a temporary obstruction created by the fetus ______ passage of feces.

Answer 12

Impairs

Question 13

Slowing of peristalsis during the ______ trimester of pregnancy often leads to constipation.

Answer 13

Third

Question 14

A pregnant woman’s frequent straining during defecation or delivery may result in the formation of ________.

Answer 14

Hemorrhoids

Question 15

____________ agents used during surgery cause temporary cessation of peristalsis.

Answer 15

General anesthetic

Question 16

________ anesthetic agents block parasympathetic impulses to the intestinal musculature.

Answer 16

Inhaled

Question 17

A patient who receives a _____ or _____ anesthetic is at less risk for elimination alterations because this type of anesthesia generally affects bowel activity minimally or not at all.

Answer 17

Local; Regional

Question 18

A situation in which peristalsis is temporarily stopped for approximately 24-48 hours due to direct manipulation of the bowels during surgery.

Answer 18

Ileus

Question 19

_____ analgesics slow peristalsis and contractions, often resulting in constipation.

Answer 19

Opioid

Question 20

This medication decreases intestinal bacterial flora, often resulting in diarrhea.

Answer 20

Antibiotics

Question 21

Patients need to avoid regular use of ______ because the intestine often becomes dependent on it.

Answer 21

Laxatives

Question 22

Constipation is a _____, not a disease.

Answer 22

Symptom

Question 23

Infrequent bowel movement/constipation is considered to be less than ____ times a week.

Answer 23

Three

Question 24

Hardened stool that is retained in the rectum

Answer 24

Impaction

Question 25

Process of bowel elimination

Answer 25

Defacation

Question 26

Frequent liquid or loose stools

Answer 26

Diarrhea

Question 27

Escape of normal intestinal gas

Answer 27

Flatulence

Question 28

Contractions that propel food through th elength of the GI tract

Answer 28

Peristalsis

Question 29

Removal of portion of the bowel

Answer 29

Colectomy