NF 30 Promoting Bowel Elimination

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Which of the following is a key term related to bowel elimination?

  • Chyme
  • Anus (correct)
  • Atrophy
  • Bile

What is the process called when waste material is eliminated from the body?

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Excretion
  • Defecation (correct)

Which of the following is a nursing intervention to assist patients with constipation?

  • Reducing fiber intake
  • Encouraging sedentary lifestyle
  • Administering laxatives
  • Increasing fluid intake (correct)

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a hypoactive bowel?

<p>Poor abdominal muscle tone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for colonoscopy beginning at the age of 50?

<p>Every 10 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common problem associated with a hypoactive bowel?

<p>Constipation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

<p>Antidepressants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the intestinal system is responsible for storing feces?

<p>Rectum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the large intestine in the process of waste elimination?

<p>Reabsorbing water and electrolytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates peristalsis and the urge to defecate?

<p>Eating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Valsalva maneuver in the process of defecation?

<p>To increase intra-abdominal pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for a patient experiencing loud hyperactive bowel sounds and diarrhea?

<p>Diarrhea related to food intolerance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percussion in assessing the abdomen?

<p>To detect abnormal amounts of gas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for a patient complaining of abdominal discomfort and gas pain?

<p>Constipation related to hypoactive bowel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal characteristic of stool?

<p>Stool is light to dark brown, soft, and formed in children and adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most serious abnormality in stool?

<p>Fresh blood visible on the surface of the stool (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of bright red blood mixed in the stool indicate?

<p>Recent gastrointestinal bleeding in the large intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pale white or light gray stool indicate?

<p>Absence of bile in the intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following beverages can help replace electrolytes in a patient with diarrhea?

<p>Gatorade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial diet for a patient with fecal incontinence?

<p>Bland, low fiber foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged constipation cause?

<p>Fecal impaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed during a physical assessment of the abdomen?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor contributing to constipation in older adults?

<p>Lack of dietary fiber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of a hyperactive bowel?

<p>Inflammation in the GI tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen as a result of diarrhea?

<p>Temporary fecal incontinence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used for constipation?

<p>Docusate sodium (Colace) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of a hypoactive bowel?

<p>Lack of sufficient dietary fiber (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?

<p>Hypoactive bowel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation?

<p>Excessive worry or anxiety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of abdominal distention?

<p>Gas accumulation in the intestinal tract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal characteristic of stool?

<p>Normal feces are one-quarter solid material and three-quarters water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of bright red blood mixed in the stool indicate?

<p>A sign of a recent gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding that has occurred in the large intestine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged constipation cause?

<p>An irritation or inflammation of the inner surface of the intestines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when waste material is eliminated from the body?

<p>Elimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key term related to bowel elimination?

<p>Colostomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is responsible for controlling the progress of substances into the large intestine?

<p>Ileocecal valve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percussion in assessing the abdomen?

<p>To check for fluid accumulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the circular, longitudinal, and oblique muscle layers of the intestine?

<p>To accommodate and move the chyme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial diet for a patient with fecal incontinence?

<p>Clear liquid diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gastrocolic reflex in the process of waste elimination?

<p>To initiate peristalsis and the urge to defecate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the large intestine in the process of waste elimination?

<p>Absorption of water and electrolytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the external anal sphincter in defecation?

<p>To initiate voluntary defecation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of constipation in older adults?

<p>Lack of dietary fiber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Fecal incontinence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used for diarrhea?

<p>Loperamide hydrochloride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial diet for a patient with diarrhea?

<p>BRAT diet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to fecal incontinence in older adults?

<p>Impaired neurologic or cognitive function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential sign of impaction in a patient with prolonged constipation?

<p>Small amounts of watery incontinence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

<p>Consumption of caffeinated tea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds in all four quadrants during a physical assessment?

<p>To assess bowel motility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of borborygmi?

<p>Loud hyperactive bowel sounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method used to assess distention of the abdomen?

<p>Percussion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for a patient with bowel incontinence?

<p>Bowel incontinence related to loss of anal sphincter control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing constipation in older adults?

<p>Decreased mobility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a nursing intervention to assist patients with constipation?

<p>Encouraging fluid intake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when waste material is eliminated from the body?

<p>Defecation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

<p>Taking certain medications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Valsalva maneuver in the process of defecation?

<p>To increase intra-abdominal pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial diet for a patient with diarrhea?

<p>Low-fiber diet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Fecal incontinence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the large intestine is responsible for storing feces until they are expelled through the anus?

<p>Sigmoid colon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the small intestine in the process of waste elimination?

<p>Processing chyme into a more liquid state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gastrocolic reflex in waste elimination?

<p>Initiating peristalsis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the internal anal sphincter in defecation?

<p>It is under involuntary control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation in older adults?

<p>Decreased fluid intake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Abdominal distention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gastrocolic reflex in the process of waste elimination?

<p>Regulate the movement of waste through the intestines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used for diarrhea?

<p>Antidiarrheals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to constipation in older adults?

<p>Decreased fluid intake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is commonly used for constipation?

<p>Docusate sodium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Fecal incontinence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of a hyperactive bowel?

<p>Inflammation in the GI tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of dark black stool with a sticky appearance?

<p>Blood in the stool (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common abnormality in stool?

<p>Blood in the stool (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of stool influenced by?

<p>Diet and metabolism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common parasitic worm found in the intestines?

<p>Pinworm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following beverages should be avoided by a patient with diarrhea, according to evidence-based practice?

<p>Caffeinated tea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following foods is usually tolerated well by patients with fecal incontinence?

<p>Bananas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to a higher incidence of fecal incontinence in older adults?

<p>Institutionalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential sign of impaction in a patient with prolonged constipation?

<p>Watery incontinence seeping from around the stool plug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of a hyperactive bowel?

<p>Food intolerance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Abdominal distention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percussion in assessing the abdomen?

<p>To assess for distention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of bright red blood mixed in the stool indicate?

<p>Loss of anal sphincter control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a nursing intervention to assist patients with constipation?

<p>Promoting fluid intake (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the large intestine in the process of waste elimination?

<p>To store feces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?

<p>Constipation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

<p>Antibiotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Fecal impaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the gastrocolic reflex in the process of waste elimination?

<p>To stimulate peristalsis in the colon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is responsible for controlling the progress of substances into the large intestine?

<p>The ileocecal valve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gastrocolic reflex in the process of waste elimination?

<p>To initiate peristalsis and the urge to defecate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the large intestine in the process of waste elimination?

<p>To absorb water, sodium, and chlorides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates peristalsis and the urge to defecate?

<p>The gastrocolic reflex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of a hypoactive bowel?

<p>Lack of sufficient dietary fiber and decreased exercise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of constipation in older adults?

<p>Immobility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

<p>Narcotic analgesics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds in all four quadrants during a physical assessment?

<p>To assess the presence and character of bowel sounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to constipation in older adults?

<p>Lack of dietary fiber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

<p>Docusate sodium (Colace) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Fecal impaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of a hyperactive bowel?

<p>Inflammation in the GI tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of fecal incontinence in older adults?

<p>Impaired neurologic function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

<p>Consumption of caffeinated beverages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential sign of impaction in a patient with prolonged constipation?

<p>Small amounts of watery incontinence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal characteristic of stool?

<p>Stool loating in commode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal characteristic of stool?

<p>Stool is light to dark brown, soft, and formed in children and adults. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most serious abnormality in stool?

<p>Blood in the stool. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of bright red blood mixed in the stool indicate?

<p>A recent gastrointestinal bleeding that has occurred in the large intestine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Changes in bowel patterns and stool characteristics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

<p>Food intolerance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for a patient complaining of abdominal discomfort and gas pain?

<p>Constipation related to hypoactive bowel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the large intestine in the process of waste elimination?

<p>Absorption of water and electrolytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for a patient experiencing loud hyperactive bowel sounds and diarrhea?

<p>Diarrhea related to food intolerance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Abdominal distention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of dark black stool with a sticky appearance?

<p>Gastrointestinal bleeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to constipation in older adults?

<p>Decreased fluid intake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Fecal impaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is commonly used for diarrhea?

<p>Loperamide hydrochloride (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the large intestine in the process of waste elimination?

<p>Formation of feces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is responsible for controlling the progress of substances into the large intestine?

<p>The cecum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vermiform appendix?

<p>It has no known digestive function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of peristalsis in the intestines?

<p>To move chyme and gas through the intestines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the external anal sphincter in defecation?

<p>It is controlled voluntarily (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation in older adults?

<p>Lack of sufficient dietary fiber and decreased exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?

<p>Hypoactive bowel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Abdominal distention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the internal anal sphincter in defecation?

<p>Contracts to prevent passage of stool (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of pale white or light gray stool?

<p>Obstruction in the bile or common duct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common abnormality in stool that should be reported promptly?

<p>Presence of blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tapeworm, pinworm, and roundworm found in the intestines?

<p>Absorption of nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial diet for a patient with fecal incontinence?

<p>Low-fiber diet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed during a physical assessment of the abdomen?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to constipation in older adults?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

<p>Fecal impaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds in all four quadrants during a physical assessment?

<p>To assess bowel motility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

<p>Use of laxatives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds in all four quadrants during a physical assessment?

<p>To assess for the presence of bowel obstruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential sign of impaction in a patient with prolonged constipation?

<p>Passing of small, hard stools (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

<p>Antidepressants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of borborygmi in a patient with diarrhea?

<p>Food intolerance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of abdominal distention?

<p>Abnormal amounts of gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation?

<p>Hypoactive bowel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of bowel incontinence?

<p>Loss of anal sphincter control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

<p>Food intolerance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of gas in the abdomen?

<p>Increased motility after eating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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