Fecal Scoring System Quiz
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Which fecal score corresponds to specimens that are log-shaped and very moist but lose their form when picked up?

  • Score 4 (correct)
  • Score 5
  • Score 2
  • Score 6
  • What is a characteristic of fecal matter categorized as score 3?

  • Very hard and dry
  • Moist with no visible segmentation (correct)
  • Small, dark-colored pellets
  • Very soggy with extreme fluidity
  • Which option describes the texture and presentation of fecal matter at score 1?

  • Very hard, dark-colored pellets that are expelled individually (correct)
  • Watery with no texture
  • Firm, pliable clumps
  • Small, separate clumps with a defined shape
  • At what score would you categorize fecal matter that appears as small, separate clumps and leaves residue on the ground?

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    Fecal matter categorized as score 7 has what properties?

    <p>Watery with no texture and present in flat puddles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Fecal Score 1

    A type of feaces that is very hard and dry, expelled as individual pellets. Little effort is required to pass it. It leaves no residue on the ground.

    Fecal Score 2

    Feces that is firm, but not hard. It appears segmented and has a rounded shape. Little or no residue is left behind on the ground.

    Fecal Score 3

    Feces that is moist and log-shaped, but not very soft. It leaves a residue on the ground, but holds its form when picked up.

    Fecal Score 5

    Feces that is very moist and has a distinct shape, but is soft to the touch. It leaves residue on the ground and loses its form when picked up.

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    Fecal Score 7

    Feces that is completely watery without any texture. It forms flat puddles on the ground.

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    Fecal Scoring

    • Score 1: Very hard and dry. Often expelled as individual pellets. Requires significant effort to expel from the body. Leaves no residue when picked up.

    • Score 2 (Ideal): Firm, but not hard, pliable. Segmented in appearance. Little or no residue remains on the ground when picked up.

    • Score 3: Log shaped, moist surface. Little to no visible segmentation. Leaves residue on the ground, but maintains its shape when picked up.

    • Score 4: Very moist and soggy. Log shaped. Leaves residue on the ground and loses its shape when picked up.

    • Score 5: Very moist, but has a distinct shape. Present in piles rather than logs. Leaves residue on the ground and loses its shape when picked up.

    • Score 6: Has texture, but no defined shape. Present as piles or spots. Leaves residue on the ground when picked up.

    • Score 7: Watery. No texture. Present in flat puddles.

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    Test your knowledge on the fecal scoring system. This quiz covers the different scores used to describe stool consistency and texture. Assess your understanding of what each score represents and its implications for health.

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