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GI elimination Flashcards

1
Q

elimination

A

excretion of waste products from kidneys and intestines

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2
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defecation

A

process of elimination of waste

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3
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feces

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semisolid mass of fiber, undigested food, inorganic matter

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4
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incontinence

A

inability to control urine or feces

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5
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void or micturate

A

to urinate

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6
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dysuria

A

painful or difficult urination

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7
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hematuria

A

blood in urine

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8
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nocturia

A

Frequent night urination

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9
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polyuria

A

large amounts of urine

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10
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urinary frequency

A

voiding at frequent intervals

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11
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urinary urgency

A

the need to void at once

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12
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proteinuria

A

Presence of large protein in urine

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13
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hesitancy

A

difficulty initiating urination

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14
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dribbling

A

leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination

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15
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retention

A

Accumulation of urine in bladder without the ability to compleatly empty

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16
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residual

A

urine remaining post void >100ml

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17
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bowel elimination process -5

A
  1. fecal material reaches the rectum
  2. stretch receptors initiate contraction
  3. internal anal sphincter relaxes
  4. sensory impulses cause voluntary
  5. external sphincter relaxes
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17
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bowel elimination process -5

A
  1. fecal material reaches the rectum
  2. stretch receptors initiate contraction
  3. internal anal sphincter relaxes
  4. sensory impulses cause voluntary
  5. external sphincter relaxes
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18
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valsalva maneuver

A

creating pressure in the abdomen while trying to poop. “bearing down”

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19
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developmental stage

A

bowel elimination patters change throughout the life span

20
Q

______ has a major influence on bowel elimination

A

stress

21
Q

__________ ________ can cause diarrhea or constipation

A

sociocultural factors

22
Q

regular intake of food promotes ________

A

Peristalsis

23
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irregular nutrition schedule =

A

Irregular bowel elimination

24
Q

patients with limited activity often experience __________

A

constipation

25
Q

all oral meds. have the potential to affect the function of the _________

A

GI tract

26
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what happens with bowel elimination during pregnancy -3

A

-morning sickness
-slowing of intestinal motility
-risk of hemorrhoids

27
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general overall goal

A

soft, formed, regular bowel movements and no nausea, bloating, or vommiting

28
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promoting regular defecation -6

A

-privacy
-correct position
-timing
-fluid intake
-proper diet
-exercise

29
Q

flexi-seal rectal tube

A

inserted into the rectum, connected to a collection bag, for use with severe incontinence

30
Q

how to maintain fluid balance in the body

A

regulating the amount of make-up of the fluids inside and around the cells

31
Q

where is ADH produced

A

pituitary gland

32
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if ADH is high;

A

causes more water to be absorbed creating a high concentration but small volume of urine

33
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if ADH is low;

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causes more water to be excreted creating a larger volume of urine

34
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where is aldosterone produced

A

adrenal gland

35
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what does aldosterone do

A

regulates water reabsorption and changes urine concentration by increasing sodium reabsorption

36
Q

how many mL of urine do the kidneys produce in a day

A

1500mL

37
Q

normal voiding

A

5-6 times per day

38
Q

specific gravity

A

measure of dissolved solutes in a solution

39
Q

if urine solutes increase-

A

specific gravity increases

40
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normal specific gravity

A

1.002-1.003

41
Q

condom catheter

A

applied to the tip of the penis and attached to a collection bag

42
Q

purewick

A

lays between the labia and attached to a suction device

43
Q

foley

A

inserted into the bladder and attached to a collection bag

44
Q

promoting normal urination -5

A

-privacy
-assist with positioning
-facilitate toileting routines
-promote adequate fluid and nutrition
-assist with hygiene as needed

45
Q

characteristics of urine -3

A

-color
-clarity
-odor

46
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intake fluids include -6

A

-semi-liquid fluids
-ice chips
-fluids
-IV fluids
-tube feeding
-irrigations not immediately removed

47
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output fluids include -4

A

-fluid loss via emesis
-urine output
-diarrhea
-drainage from suction or wounds

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