Anatomy of the Large Intestine
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What is the opposite of constipation?

  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhea (correct)
  • Bowel incontinence
  • Urinary retention

    • What is the term for the loss of voluntary ability to control fecal and gaseous discharges through the anal sphincter?

  • Bowel incontinence (correct)
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Flatulence

    • What is the medical term for the presence of excessive flatus in the intestines?

  • Bowel obstruction
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Colitis
  • Flatulence (correct)

    • What is the purpose of an elevated toilet seat?

    <p>To assist clients with difficulty sitting down and getting up from the toilet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a portable chair with a toilet seat and a receptacle beneath that can be emptied?

    <p>Bedside commode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a bedpan?

    <p>To collect urine and feces for female clients, and feces for male clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a urinary catheter?

    <p>A hollow, partially flexible tube that collects urine from the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement of fecal contents through the large intestine?

    <p>Rapid movement of fecal contents through the large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the colon?

    <p>Absorption of water and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the wavelike movement of the intestinal walls that propels the intestinal contents forward?

    <p>Peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the anal canal in adults?

    <p>2.5 to 5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition that occurs when the veins in the rectum become distended?

    <p>Hemorrhoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the folds in the rectum?

    <p>To help retain feces within the rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the expulsion of feces from the anus and rectum?

    <p>Defecation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of feces in people with normal bowel function?

    <p>Brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by fewer than three bowel movements per week?

    <p>Constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence an individual’s urinary habits?

    <p>Personal habits and physical abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate volume of blood that passes through the kidneys every minute in an average adult?

    <p>1200 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the kidneys situated in relation to the peritoneal cavity?

    <p>Behind the peritoneal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can adults typically postpone voiding before the urge becomes too great to control?

    <p>For a short while</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What regulates the fluid and acid-base balance in the body?

    <p>Nephrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nephrons in the kidneys?

    <p>To filter blood and remove metabolic wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are the ureters in adults?

    <p>25 to 30 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape does the upper end of each ureter take as it enters the kidney?

    <p>Funnel shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

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