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?

To assist clients with difficulty sitting down and getting up from the toilet 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?

Bedside commode Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bedpan?

To collect urine and feces for female clients, and feces for male clients Signup and view all the answers

What is a urinary catheter?

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

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

Rapid movement of fecal contents through the large intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the colon?

Absorption of water and nutrients Signup and view all the answers

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

Peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the anal canal in adults?

2.5 to 5 cm Signup and view all the answers

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

Hemorrhoids Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the folds in the rectum?

To help retain feces within the rectum Signup and view all the answers

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

Defecation Signup and view all the answers

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

Brown Signup and view all the answers

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

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What factors can influence an individual’s urinary habits?

Personal habits and physical abilities Signup and view all the answers

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

1200 mL Signup and view all the answers

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

Behind the peritoneal cavity Signup and view all the answers

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

For a short while Signup and view all the answers

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

Nephrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nephrons in the kidneys?

To filter blood and remove metabolic wastes Signup and view all the answers

How long are the ureters in adults?

25 to 30 cm Signup and view all the answers

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

Funnel shaped Signup and view all the answers