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The term ___________________refers to intestine   bowel  
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____________________ _____________________ is the excretion of solid waste   bowel elimination  
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____________________ is the process that involves processing nutrients   digestion  
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another name for waste matter is ________________   stool  
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a ______________________ is an alternative for waste elimination when there is disease of the intestine   ostomy  
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a(n) ________________ is a opening of the intestine for outflow   ostomy  
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The ___________________________ intestine consists of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum   small  
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liquefied food and digestive juices is called ________   chyme  
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the small intestine attaches at the large intestine at the ________   cecum  
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the _____________valve controls the progress of substances into the large intestine   ilecocecal  
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the large intestine has how many main sections   four  
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the first section of the large intestine is the ___________   ascending colon  
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the second section of the large intestine is the _________   transverse colon  
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the third section of the large intestine is the __________   descending colon  
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the fourth and final main section of the large intestine is the ______   sigmoid colon  
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the large intestine is ________ inches long or _______ meters long   59 inches or 1.5 meters  
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the distal portion of the large intestine where feces are stored is the ________   rectum  
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the opening of the rectum at the skin is the_________   anus  
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the walls of the intestines have how many layers ?   4  
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the four layers of the intestines are (list them)   mucosa, submucosa, muscular, serous (serosa)  
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the __________intestine processes chyme into a more liquid state   small  
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food substances are absorbed into the blood stream from the intestine via what structures?   villi  
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water, sodium and chloride are reabsorbed in what part of the intestine?   large intestine  
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waste material is propelled into the anus from what part of the intestine ? (large? or small?)   large intestine  
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___________ is extracted in the large intestine during transit of waste product   water  
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wavelike movement through the intestine is called ______   peristalsis  
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gas is formed by what action in the intestines?   bacterial  
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what structures/anatomy assists chyme to move through the intestine ?   contraction and expansion of : circular, longitudinal, and oblique muscle layers  
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what causes the rumbling noise of bowel sounds ?   movement of liquid and gas  
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how long does it take for food to move from the mouth to anus ?   18 to 72 hours  
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where are feces stored before they move into the rectum ?   sigmoid colon  
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as the rectum fills pressure from what structure increases until the urge to defecate occurs ?   sphincter  
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__________________ muscles outside of the digestive system contract to help force evacuation of the rectum   abdominal  
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the _________sphincter is located at the top of the anal canal is under INVOLUNTARY control   internal anal  
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the ____________________sphincter is located at the end of the anal canal and is controlled VOLUNTARILY   external anal  
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the _____________________ reflex initiates peristalsis   gastrocolic  
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how can reflex emptying of the rectum be stopped ?   by tightening the voluntary anal sphincter  
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____________ pressure increases when a person holds their breath, closes the glottis and tightens the abdominal muscles   valsalva  
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the ________________ _____________________________ attaches to the cecum of the ascending colon and has no known function   vermiform appendix  
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as a person ages the _________ in the small intestine atrophy causing less absorptive surface   villi  
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solid waste material consists of ______________% dead bacteria and ________________% undigested roughage   30 , 70  
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Normal stool is what color?   light to dark brown  
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what is the consistency of normal stool in adults ?   soft formed  
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infant stool may be what color and what consistency?   dark yellow, unformed  
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the color of stool is caused by what digestive fluid?   bile  
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what diameter is stool usually (in inches) ? also known as caliber   1"  
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hidden blood in stool is known as __________ blood   occult  
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old blood in the stool is usually what color?   dark black  
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what should a nurse do if stool presents with blood in it?   report promptly and document  
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an enlarged vein inside or just outside the rectum is known as what ?   hemorrhoid  
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what conditions can cause blood in the stool ?   inflammation, irritation  
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bright red blood in the stool is a sign of ________________ in the ________intestine   recent GI bleed , large  
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blood that comes from the _____________intestine or _________ and undergoes partial digestion is ____________ in color   small , stomach, dark black (tarry)  
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pale or white stool indicates absence of what in the intestine?   bile  
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the bile arrives in the intestine via what structure?   common bile duct  
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stools with abnormally high fat content and are foul smelling is called ________________-   steatorrhea  
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steatorrhea causes stools to do what in water ?   float  
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the most common parasites in the intestines are (3):   tapeworm, pinworm, roundworm  
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the anal area of a child will itch when they are infected with what parasite?   pinworms  
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the first sign of colorectal cancer is:   change in bowel pattern and stool characteristics  
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colonoscopy screening begins at what age normally?   50  
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an absence or reduction in preistaltic movement of the boewl results in a __________________ bowel sound   hypoactive  
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hypoactive bowel sounds is MOST often caused by______   immobility  
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a person may develop a _______________ ___________________ post operatively   paralytic ileus  
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lack of sufficient dietary ______________ may result in hypoactive bowels   fiber  
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decreased frequency of bowel movements or passage of hard feces is known as __________________   constipation  
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in constipation feces tend to back up into what structure ?   colon  
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lack of muscle tone may contribute to what bowel disorder?   constipation  
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worry, anxiety and fear may cause what bowel disorder?   constipation  
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__________________ ____________________ slow peristalsis by depressing CNS activity (often used during surgeries)   general anesthetics  
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codeine, morphine and meperidine are examples of what drug class that contribute to constipation?   narcotics  
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_______________ rid the body of fluid and can contribute to constipation   diuretics  
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_____________________ drug class alters CNS activity and have a drying effect and are used for depression.   antidepressants  
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_____________________ interfere with muscle activation, causing decreased tone in and motility of the GI tract and have drying effects   anticholinergics  
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______________ ________________ ____________________ cause a blockade of certain channels and affect smooth muscle contraction contributing to constipation   calcium channel blockers  
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a patient restricted to ______________ rest is at risk for constipation   bed  
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______________ XRay puts a patient at significant risk for constipation   barium  
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abdominal distention is caused by _______________ accumulation in the intestinal tract when peristalsis is reduced   flatus  
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discomfort and pain in the abdomen when there is distention is caused by what ?   stretching of the intestinal wall and spasm of muscle layers  
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Older adults who live alone tend to eat more ______________ foods and _______________ convenience foods and do not take in sufficient fiber   processed, convenience  
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many older adults decrease fluid intake to avoid what ?   urinary urgency or stress incontinence  
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Mineral oil taken by older adults to aid in evacuation should be told mineral oil interferes with what ?   vitamin absorption  
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_____________ _________________ is when the rectum and sigmoid colon become filled with hardened fecal material   fecal impaction  
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colace, surfak, miralx belong to what drug class ?   stool softener  
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fibercon, metamucil and citrucel belong to what drug class ?   bulk forming  
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dulcolax, senokot, ex lax are what type of laxative?   irritant / stimulant  
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citrate magnesia, magnesium hydroxide, phospho soda belong to what drug class ?   saline laxatives  
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lomotil, immodium and motofen are classified as what type of drugs?   antidiarrheals  
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increased motility of the GI tract results in what type of bowel ?   hyperactive  
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patients who have gastric bypass may experience ____________   diarrhea  
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___________occurs when increased peristalsis pushes food through the intestinal tract too quickly   diarrhea  
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___________ may occur to rid the body of toxins from spoiled food   diarrhea  
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diarrhea can lead to temporary lack of control of bowel movements known as _____________ _________________   fecal incontinence  
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consumption of tea, coffee or soda contributes to what condition ?   dehydration  
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_______________ ___________________ is accomplished by consuming clear liquids and avoiding solid food for a day or two   bowel rest  
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resumption of foods following bowel rests starts with what type of diet ?   bland, low fiber  
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having a bowel movement every 2 or 3 days is ......normal or abnormal for some people   normal  
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what is the order of the physical data gathering for an abdominal evaluation ?   observe, auscultate, percuss, palpate  
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loud hyperactive sounds are called ________   borborygmi (bore-bore-ig-mee)  
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_______________________ is when an abdomen is round and tighter   distention  
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areas of gas that are present in the abdomen will sound like what on percussion?   hollow , drum-like  
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when the patient has not experienced a bowel movement in _______days measures should be taken to assist   3  
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___________ _____________ such as glycerin and bisacodyl promote evacuation   rectal suppositories  
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How do rectal suppositories promote elimination ?   stimulating inner surface of intestine, forming gas to expand the rectum, melting lubricating to coat stool for easier passage  
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introduction of fluid into the rectum by means of a tube is called a(n) _________________   enema  
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a ____________________ enema is given when the bowel is to be examined by Xray, colonoscopy etc.   cleansing  
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the volume of the cleansing enema is for an infant or toddler is what range in mls ?   50-150  
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the volume of a cleansing enema for a child age 3 to 5 is what range in mls ?   200 - 300  
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the volume of a cleansing enema for a school age child is what range in mls?   300-500  
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the volume of a cleansing enema for an adult is what range in mls ?   500-1000  
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a disposable enema small volume may be referred to as a "_______" enema (brand name)   Fleet  
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a __________ lubricating enema may be indicated for constipation   oil-retention  
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how many milliliters of an oil-retention enema is administered to an adult ?   120-180mls  
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how long should an oil retention enema be retained ?   at least 20 minutes  
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what temperature should enema solution be prior to administering ?   room temp or slightly warmed  
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how many mls does a disposable enema generally contain ?   240 mls  
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what position is the position of preference for enema administration ?   LEFT Sims  
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according to QSEN safety the enema should be what temp?   105  
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according to QSEN safety the enema temperature can be tested by what method ?   bath thermometer or tested on inner wrist  
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What is the reasoning behind LEFT sims position for enemas ?   to allow for normal flow into the rectum and descending colon  
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when a patient is uncomfortable from gas in the lower bowel a ________ ____________ can be inserted into the anus   rectal tube  
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True or False with an ileostomy a diet low in protein is recommended   false - HIGH protein  
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True or False creamy peanut butter and potatoes with the skin control are good to control diarrhea   False - potatoes WITHOUT the skin  
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True or False bananas soften the consistency of stool   False  
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True or False Beans and eggs increase stool odor   True  
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True or False Beets and yogurt reduce stool odor   True  
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measurement for the ostomy opening of the faceplate to the bag/pouch should be ___________-- larger than the stoma   1/4 inch  
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if the stoma opening for the ostomy pouch is too small what happens ?   restricts blood flow  
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How long does a bowel training program take on average ?   2 to 3 months or longer  
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what does a pale or dusky stoma indicate   compromised blood flow  
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