Module 26 KT Flashcards
Bowel Elimination
anus
outlet of the GI tract
bowel incontinence
the loss of voluntary control of defecation, the inability of the anal sphincter to control the discharge of fecal and gaseous material
bowel-training program
purpose is to manipulate factors within the person’s control to produce the elimination of a soft, formed stool at regular intervals without a laxative
colostomy
permits forced feces in the colon to exit through the stoma
constipation
dry, hard stool; infrequent passage of stool, and/or the incomplete passage of stool
defecation
the process of bowel elimination; a bowel movement
diarrhea
increase in frequency and/or change in consistency of stools; liquid stools
endoscopy
the direct visual examination of body organs or cavities
enema
the introduction of a solution into the large intestine, usually to remove feces
fecal impaction
prolonged retention or an accumulation of fecal material that forms a hardened mass in the rectum
fecal incontinence
involuntary or inappropriate passing of stool or flatus
feces
solid waste products that have reached the distal end of the colon and are ready for excretion
fissures
linear breaks on the margin of the anus
flatulence
release of gas from the intestines through the anus
flatus
intestinal gas
hemorrhoids
occur when veins become abnormally distended
ileostomy
allows liquid fecal content from the ileum of the small intestine to be eliminated through the stoma
incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
prolonged contact of the skin with urine or feces leading to a form of moisture-associated skin damage
laxative
medications that promote peristalsis
nasogastric (NG) tube
a pliable single or double-lumen (inner open space) plastic tube that is hollow, allowing for the removal of gastric secretions and instillations of solutions such as medications or feedings into the stomach
occult blood
blood that is hidden in the specimen or cannot be seen on gross examination
ostomy
a surgically formed opening in an organ of the body
paralytic ileus
direct manipulation of the bowel during abdominal surgery inhibits peristalsis
stoma
the part of the ostomy that is attached to the skin, it is formed by suturing the mucosa to the skin
stool
feces that are excreted
suppository
a conical or oval solid substance shaped for easy insertion into a body cavity and designed to melt at body temperature
valsalva maneuver
bending down to force expiration against a closed glottis
