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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

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

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

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

    What initiates peristalsis and the urge to defecate?

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

    What is the purpose of percussion in assessing the abdomen?

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

    What does pale white or light gray stool indicate?

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

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

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

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

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

    What can prolonged constipation cause?

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

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

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

    What is a common cause of a hyperactive bowel?

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

    What can happen as a result of diarrhea?

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

    Which medication is commonly used for constipation?

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

    Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation?

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

    What can prolonged constipation cause?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of percussion in assessing the abdomen?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    Which medication is commonly used for diarrhea?

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

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

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of borborygmi?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

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

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

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    Which medication is commonly used for diarrhea?

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

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

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

    Which of the following medications is commonly used for constipation?

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    What is a common cause of a hyperactive bowel?

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

    What is the most common abnormality in stool?

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

    What is the appearance of stool influenced by?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    What is the purpose of percussion in assessing the abdomen?

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?

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

    Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    What initiates peristalsis and the urge to defecate?

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

    What is a potential cause of constipation in older adults?

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

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

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

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

    Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    What is a potential cause of a hyperactive bowel?

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

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

    Which of the following is a normal characteristic of stool?

    <p>Stool loating in commode</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most serious abnormality in stool?

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

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

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    Which of the following medications is commonly used for diarrhea?

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

    What is the function of the vermiform appendix?

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility?

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged constipation?

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

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

    Which of the following medications can contribute to constipation?

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation?

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a potential cause of diarrhea?

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

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