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Which of the following is a potential cause of overflow incontinence?
Which of the following is a potential cause of overflow incontinence?
Stress incontinence is characterized by a large-volume loss of urine.
Stress incontinence is characterized by a large-volume loss of urine.
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What is the underlying cause of stress incontinence related to pressure in the bladder?
What is the underlying cause of stress incontinence related to pressure in the bladder?
The urethra cannot stay closed as pressure increases in the bladder because of increased abdominal pressure
A distended bladder palpation and high post void residual are characteristics of ______ incontinence.
A distended bladder palpation and high post void residual are characteristics of ______ incontinence.
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Which of the following is a nursing intervention for overflow incontinence with mild retention and some bladder function?
Which of the following is a nursing intervention for overflow incontinence with mild retention and some bladder function?
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Using elastic-waist pants without buttons or zippers is an appropriate nursing intervention to help mitigate toilet access restricted by cognitive impairments.
Using elastic-waist pants without buttons or zippers is an appropriate nursing intervention to help mitigate toilet access restricted by cognitive impairments.
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Match the type of incontinence with its primary cause:
Match the type of incontinence with its primary cause:
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Which nursing intervention is least appropriate for addressing urinary retention?
Which nursing intervention is least appropriate for addressing urinary retention?
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Which section of the small intestine primarily absorbs water, fats, and bile salts?
Which section of the small intestine primarily absorbs water, fats, and bile salts?
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The large intestine is longer than the small intestine.
The large intestine is longer than the small intestine.
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What are the three primary functions of the colon?
What are the three primary functions of the colon?
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Digestive enzymes and bile enter the small intestine from the pancreas and the ______.
Digestive enzymes and bile enter the small intestine from the pancreas and the ______.
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Which of the following conditions can disrupt peristalsis, reduce absorption, or block the passage of fluid in the small intestine?
Which of the following conditions can disrupt peristalsis, reduce absorption, or block the passage of fluid in the small intestine?
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The duodenum and jejunum absorb most nutrients and electrolytes in the small intestine.
The duodenum and jejunum absorb most nutrients and electrolytes in the small intestine.
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Match the following sections of the large intestine with their description:
Match the following sections of the large intestine with their description:
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Which type of food helps remove fats and waste products from the body more efficiently?
Which type of food helps remove fats and waste products from the body more efficiently?
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What happens to fecal matter when peristalsis is abnormally fast in the large intestine?
What happens to fecal matter when peristalsis is abnormally fast in the large intestine?
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Physical inactivity promotes peristalsis.
Physical inactivity promotes peristalsis.
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What is the usual position during defecation?
What is the usual position during defecation?
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During emotional stress, the digestive process is ______, and peristalsis is increased.
During emotional stress, the digestive process is ______, and peristalsis is increased.
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What is the recommended daily fluid intake for men to support healthy bowel elimination?
What is the recommended daily fluid intake for men to support healthy bowel elimination?
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Which of the following is a common effect of opioid medications on bowel elimination?
Which of the following is a common effect of opioid medications on bowel elimination?
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Patients who receive a local or regional anesthetic are more at risk for elimination alterations.
Patients who receive a local or regional anesthetic are more at risk for elimination alterations.
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Match the following:
Match the following:
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Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation?
Which of the following is a potential cause of constipation?
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Diarrhea is characterized by a decrease in the number of stools and the passage of formed feces.
Diarrhea is characterized by a decrease in the number of stools and the passage of formed feces.
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What is fecal impaction?
What is fecal impaction?
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Patients should avoid overuse of stimulant laxatives because the intestine can become __________ on them.
Patients should avoid overuse of stimulant laxatives because the intestine can become __________ on them.
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Match the bowel elimination problem with its description:
Match the bowel elimination problem with its description:
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Increased venous pressure can cause which of the following?
Increased venous pressure can cause which of the following?
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Following a diagnostic procedure involving visualization of GI structures, changes in elimination, such as increased gas or loose stool, are uncommon.
Following a diagnostic procedure involving visualization of GI structures, changes in elimination, such as increased gas or loose stool, are uncommon.
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Name three signs of dehydration in adults.
Name three signs of dehydration in adults.
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Which of the following is NOT a common reservoir for microorganisms?
Which of the following is NOT a common reservoir for microorganisms?
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MDROs are viruses?
MDROs are viruses?
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What is the primary purpose of healthcare workers using personal protective equipment (PPE)?
What is the primary purpose of healthcare workers using personal protective equipment (PPE)?
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The ability of a microorganism to grow and multiply, enter tissue, and cause disease is called its ______.
The ability of a microorganism to grow and multiply, enter tissue, and cause disease is called its ______.
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Match the following routes with relevant examples:
Match the following routes with relevant examples:
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Which of the following is an example of a vehicle mode of transmission?
Which of the following is an example of a vehicle mode of transmission?
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A fomite is a living organism involved in disease transmission.
A fomite is a living organism involved in disease transmission.
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Which of the following is a crucial step in breaking the chain of infection at the 'port of entry' stage?
Which of the following is a crucial step in breaking the chain of infection at the 'port of entry' stage?
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During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, what physiological change occurs?
During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, what physiological change occurs?
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Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates the presence of an inflammatory process.
Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates the presence of an inflammatory process.
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What is the normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count in an adult?
What is the normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count in an adult?
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone increases ______ levels.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone increases ______ levels.
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Match the following laboratory tests with their indication of infection:
Match the following laboratory tests with their indication of infection:
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Which of the following findings in a urine culture indicates the presence of an infection?
Which of the following findings in a urine culture indicates the presence of an infection?
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Increased iron levels indicate the presence of a chronic infection.
Increased iron levels indicate the presence of a chronic infection.
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Patients with what medical condition are at particular risk for infection?
Patients with what medical condition are at particular risk for infection?
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Flashcards
Chyme
Chyme
A thick liquid resulting from food digestion mixed with enzymes.
Small intestine
Small intestine
The part of the digestive system where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Duodenum
Duodenum
The first section of the small intestine, about 20-28 cm long, processing stomach fluid.
Jejunum
Jejunum
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Ileum
Ileum
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Large intestine
Large intestine
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Functions of the colon
Functions of the colon
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Peristalsis
Peristalsis
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Toilet Access Restrictions
Toilet Access Restrictions
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Overflow Incontinence
Overflow Incontinence
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Characteristics of Overflow Incontinence
Characteristics of Overflow Incontinence
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Nursing Interventions for Overflow Incontinence
Nursing Interventions for Overflow Incontinence
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Stress Incontinence
Stress Incontinence
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Characteristics of Stress Incontinence
Characteristics of Stress Incontinence
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Underlying Causes of Stress Incontinence
Underlying Causes of Stress Incontinence
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Nursing Interventions for Stress Incontinence
Nursing Interventions for Stress Incontinence
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Bulk-forming foods
Bulk-forming foods
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Fluid intake recommendations
Fluid intake recommendations
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Impact of physical activity
Impact of physical activity
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Effects of psychological factors
Effects of psychological factors
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Defecation position
Defecation position
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Pain during defecation
Pain during defecation
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Medications affecting bowel elimination
Medications affecting bowel elimination
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Stimulant Laxative Dependency
Stimulant Laxative Dependency
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Bowel Preparation for Diagnostics
Bowel Preparation for Diagnostics
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Constipation
Constipation
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Fecal Impaction
Fecal Impaction
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Diarrhea
Diarrhea
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Signs of Dehydration in Adults
Signs of Dehydration in Adults
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal Incontinence
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Chain of Infection
Chain of Infection
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Infectious Agent
Infectious Agent
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Reservoir
Reservoir
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Port of Exit
Port of Exit
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Mode of Transmission
Mode of Transmission
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Port of Entry
Port of Entry
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Susceptible Host
Susceptible Host
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Stress Response
Stress Response
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General Adaptation Syndrome
General Adaptation Syndrome
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White Blood Cell Count
White Blood Cell Count
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
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Iron Level
Iron Level
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Cultures of Urine and Blood
Cultures of Urine and Blood
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Assessing Risk Factors for Infection
Assessing Risk Factors for Infection
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Symptoms of Possible Infection
Symptoms of Possible Infection
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Study Notes
Urinary Elimination
- Elimination is a physiological need, as per Maslow's hierarchy, vital for removing excess water and metabolic byproducts.
- Adequate elimination relies on coordinated kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra function.
- Kidneys filter waste from blood; ureters transport urine from kidneys to bladder; bladder stores urine until full; and urethra expels urine.
- Micturition is the act of urination, which involves bladder contraction, relaxation of the urinary sphincter, signaling from the brain, and expulsion through the urethra.
Nephron Function
- Nephrons are the functional units of the kidneys.
- They remove waste from blood and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance.
- A glomerulus, a capillary cluster within each nephron, filters water, glucose, amino acids, urea, uric acid, creatinine, and electrolytes.
- Urine volume held by the kidneys ranges from 300 to 500 mL.
Kidney Functions Continued
- Kidneys also produce erythropoietin stimulating red blood cell production, and play a central role in maintaining blood pressure via renin-angiotensin system.
- Kidneys produce a hormone that transforms vitamin D into its active form.
Urinary Elimination Problems
- Common urinary problems include storage or emptying issues from irritable/overactive bladder, obstructions, impaired bladder contractility, nerve dysfunction.
- Urinary retention (acute or chronic) is the inability to fully/partially empty the bladder, causing feelings of pressure.
- Specific problems include frequent urination, urgency, difficulty controlling urination, or inability to urinate.
Urinary Incontinence
- It is defined as the involuntary loss of urine.
- Transient incontinence is caused by medical conditions. Reversible causes include delirium, confusion, medications, excessive urine output, and mobility impairment. Functional incontinence relates to issues outside the urinary system. It arises out of deficits in mobility, dexterity, cognition, motivation, or environmental barriers.
- Stress incontinence is an involuntary leakage associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure.
- Overflow incontinence is caused by an over-distended bladder often linked to outlet obstruction or weak bladder contractions.
- Urge incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine accompanied by a strong urge to urinate, often affecting individuals due to neurological problems, bladder inflammation, or obstruction.
- Reflex incontinence is involuntary loss of urine originating from spinal cord damage.
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
- UTIs are the fifth most common healthcare-associated infection.
- They are virtually all caused by Escherichia coli, a bacteria present in the colon.
- Common contributing risk factors include an indwelling catheter or urinary instrumentation, urinary retention, and poor hygiene.
Bowel Elimination
- Digestive processes include chewing, salivation, swallowing, peristalsis, and sphincter function.
- The stomach stores, mixes, and prepares food for the small intestine.
- The small intestine absorbs nutrients, electrolytes, and water.
- The large intestines absorbs water, creates solid waste, and facilitates bowel elimination.
- Common issues include constipation, impaction, and diarrhea.
- Age, psychological factors, personal habits, medication, and disease can impact elimination.
Bowel Diversions
- Certain diseases or surgical alterations can necessitate bowel diversion.
- Two types are continent urinary reservoir and orthotopic neobladder.
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Explore the essential processes of urinary elimination and nephron function in the human body. This quiz covers the physiological aspects of how the kidneys filter waste and regulate fluid balance. Understand the micturition process and the important roles of nephron components in maintaining homeostasis.