Faeces - Obtaining A Specimen Flashcards
What is the clinical term that may be used instead of faeces
Stool
What is a stoma
An artificially created opening in the body cavity between the intestines and the body surface
What is steatorrhoea
The presence of excess fat in the faeces
Faeces that appear black and tarry in consistency are called what
Melaena
Melaena is when faceless appears black, what is melaena associated with
Associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
What is the black stool and characteristic odour of melaena caused by
The alteration of haemoglobin by intestinal enzymes and bacteria
When placing the specimen into the bag, which section should it be put in
The specimen goes in the section which can be closed
Faeces that appear pale, bulky, offensive and loose are called what
Steatorrhoea
What is steatorrhoea caused by
Imparied fat digestion or pancreatic enzyme deficiencies with the result that there is an excess of fat in the stool
What is occult blood
Blood in the faeces that is not visible
Sweeping and distension of the veins in the rectum and anus is called what
Haemorrhoids
What is haematoma
An accumulation of blood within the tissues that clots to form a swelling
What is haemostasis
The term used to describe the arrest of bleeding and involves physiological processes in the body
What is haemorrhage
The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, and may occur internally or externally
