Fecal Elimination

Question 0

Older adults

Answer 0

Reduced activity levels, inadequate fluid and fiber and muscle weakness

Question 1

Factors affect defecation

Answer 1

Diet, I&O, activity, psychological, lifestyle, medications, medical procedures, disease and pain.

Question 2

Laxatives

Answer 2

Older people should be warned that consistent use of laxatives inhibits natural defecation reflexes and is thought to CAUSE not cute constipation

Question 3

Soluble fiber

Answer 3

Oats, peas, beans, apples

Question 4

Insoluble fiber

Answer 4

Wheat, bran, nuts, vegetables

Question 5

Men fiber

Answer 5

38,30

Question 6

Women fiber

Answer 6

25,21

Question 7

Fluid requirement

Answer 7

2-3 L

Question 8

Factors the influence bowel elimination

Answer 8

Development, diet, activity, psychological factors, defecation habits, medications, diagnostic procedures, anesthesia and surgery, pathologic conditions, pain

Question 9

Meconium

Answer 9

Fecal material passed by newborn 24 hours after birth. Black, tarry, odorless and sticky

Question 10

Transitional stool

Answer 10

Follow meconium for a week. Greenish yellow mucus and loose

Question 11

Toddlers

Answer 11

Control defecation by 1.5-2 years, desire to control BM starts when child becomes aware of soiled diaper and sensation. Attained by 2.5 years old. After toilet training

Question 12

Constipation tx

Answer 12

Fiber 20-35 g per day. Preventive measures. Roughage of diet. Adequate exercise, 6-8 glasses of fluid, hot water and tea

Question 13

Men 50 and younger fiber

Answer 13

38

Question 14

Men 50 and older fiber

Answer 14

30

Question 15

Female 50 and younger

Answer 15

25 g

Question 16

Female 50 and older

Answer 16

21 g

Question 17

Fluid

Answer 17

Body re absorbs fluid from chyme even if fluid is inadequate or output is excessive