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What is the primary purpose of a nasogastric tube?
What is the primary purpose of a nasogastric tube?
- To perform a visual examination of the colon.
- To remove gastric secretions or administer feedings and medications into the stomach. (correct)
- To facilitate the passage of formed feces.
- To relieve abdominal distention by removing gas.
Which process describes the contraction of intestinal muscles to move waste?
Which process describes the contraction of intestinal muscles to move waste?
- Impaction
- Defecation
- Peristalsis (correct)
- Valsalva maneuver
Which action is characterized by bearing down, leading to increased abdominal and thoracic pressure, and temporarily lowers cardiac output?
Which action is characterized by bearing down, leading to increased abdominal and thoracic pressure, and temporarily lowers cardiac output?
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Valsalva maneuver (correct)
- Defecation
- Peristalsis
What is the purpose of a sigmoidoscopy?
What is the purpose of a sigmoidoscopy?
What term describes the formation of excessive gas in the colon or stomach?
What term describes the formation of excessive gas in the colon or stomach?
What is the definition of a stoma in the context of ostomies?
What is the definition of a stoma in the context of ostomies?
What does the detection of occult blood in stool indicate?
What does the detection of occult blood in stool indicate?
What is the primary purpose of administering an enema?
What is the primary purpose of administering an enema?
What is a retention enema used for?
What is a retention enema used for?
What condition is characterized by preventing the passage of normal stool, where liquid stool may seep around it?
What condition is characterized by preventing the passage of normal stool, where liquid stool may seep around it?
What are fissures?
What are fissures?
What is the physiological process called when emptying the large intestine?
What is the physiological process called when emptying the large intestine?
What is paralytic ileus?
What is paralytic ileus?
Following bowel manipulation, a patient experiences a temporary stoppage of colon muscle movement. Which condition is likely?
Following bowel manipulation, a patient experiences a temporary stoppage of colon muscle movement. Which condition is likely?
Which surgical procedure allows liquid fecal content from the small bowel to be eliminated through a stoma?
Which surgical procedure allows liquid fecal content from the small bowel to be eliminated through a stoma?
A colostomy permits which type of waste to exit through a stoma?
A colostomy permits which type of waste to exit through a stoma?
What type of substance is inserted into a body cavity and melts at body temperature?
What type of substance is inserted into a body cavity and melts at body temperature?
A doctor suspects a patient has blood in their stool, but it is not visible. Which test would be most appropriate to detect this?
A doctor suspects a patient has blood in their stool, but it is not visible. Which test would be most appropriate to detect this?
A patient is experiencing constipation. Which of the listed interventions directly introduces a solution into the large intestine to promote bowel movement?
A patient is experiencing constipation. Which of the listed interventions directly introduces a solution into the large intestine to promote bowel movement?
After a surgery involving the colon, a patient's bowel movements are infrequent, and the nurse suspects reduced intestinal motility. What condition is most likely the cause?
After a surgery involving the colon, a patient's bowel movements are infrequent, and the nurse suspects reduced intestinal motility. What condition is most likely the cause?
Flashcards
Nasogastric tube
Nasogastric tube
A single or double lumen hollow tube used to remove gastric secretions or deliver feedings/medications to the stomach.
Colostomy
Colostomy
A surgical procedure where a stoma is created to allow formed feces to exit the colon.
Peristalsis
Peristalsis
The involuntary contraction of intestinal muscles to move waste along the digestive tract.
Valsalva maneuver
Valsalva maneuver
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Suppository
Suppository
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Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
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Flactulence
Flactulence
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Stoma
Stoma
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Occult blood
Occult blood
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Enema
Enema
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Retention enema
Retention enema
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Impaction
Impaction
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Fissures
Fissures
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Defecation
Defecation
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Paralytic Illeus
Paralytic Illeus
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Ileostomy
Ileostomy
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Study Notes
- A nasogastric tube is a single or double lumen hollow tube which allows for the removal of gastric secretions or installation of solutions such as feedings and medications into the stomach.
- A colostomy permits formed feces in the colon to exit through a stoma.
- Peristalsis is the contraction of muscles of the intestine to move waste along the length of the intestine.
- Valsalva maneuver involves bearing down, which increases abdominal and thoracic pressure (and temporarily lowers cardiac output).
- A suppository is an oval or conical solid substance that is inserted into a body cavity and melts at body temperature.
- A sigmoidoscopy is a visual exam of the lower colon, rectum, and anal canal.
- Flaxulence involves the excessive formation of gas in the colon or stomach.
Across
- A stoma is the opening of an ostomy that is attached to the skin.
- Occult blood is detected with screening tests, though is not seen on gross exam of stool.
- An enema is the introduction of a solution into the large intestine, usually to remove feces.
- Retention enema is retained in the bowel for long periods to treat parasites, administer medication, provide relief from distention, or lubricate intestinal mucosa.
- Impaction prevents passage of normal stool, although liquid stool may seep around it.
- Fissures refer to linear breaks on the margin of the anus.
- Defecation is the emptying of the large intestine.
- Paralytic illious refers to temporary stoppage of movement of the muscles of the colon usually lasting 3-5 days and usually happens postoperatively after manipulation of the bowel.
- An illiostomy allows liquid fecal content from the small bowel to be eliminated through a stoma.
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