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1. True or False: The ileocecal (aka ileocolic) valve is the connection between the ileum of the small intesitne and the large intestine

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Bowel Elimination means eliminating or getting rid of waste products or solid wastes from the body naturally. This whole process includes the digestive system where all the types... see moreof foods and water you drink forces to discharge stool through the digestive tract. Sometimes, it's not all easy to eliminate stool. This quiz has been designed to test your knowledge about the factors responsible for poor bowel elimination and constipation. All the best! see less

2. What colour stool intdicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding, such as from a peptic ulcer.

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(p. 1563)

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3. In what order should one perform an abdominal assessment?

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Palpation may distrub normal peristalsis and bowel movement (p. 1560)

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4. _________ is the visual examination of the large intestine from the anus to the ileocecal valve.

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(p 1564)

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5. Certain fruits and vegetables, bran, chocolate, alcohol, and coffee have a...

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(p. 1557)

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6. True or False:
Paralytic ileus is the direct manipulation of bowel to temporarily inhibit perstalsis. Lasts from 12-24 hours.

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Parylytic ileus is the direct manipulation of bowel to temporarily inhibit peristalsis. LASTS FROM 24-48 HOURS (p. 1559).

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7. When preserving a specimen en-route to the laboratory, the most efficient method is:

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(p. 1563)

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8. What is the term used to descibe the technique of "bearing down" when passing a bowel movement?

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(p. 1555)

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9. Which sphincter is under conscious/voluntary control?

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the external sphincter at the anus has striated muscle tissue and is under voluntary control. (p. 1555)

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10. When optaining a stool specimen, observe _________ aspetic techniques.

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(p. 1561)

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11. The _____ is the first part of the large intestine

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(p. 1553)

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12. _______ is the direct visual examination of body organs or cavities.

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(p 1564)

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13. Bright-red blood in stool is an indicator of __________ bleeding, such as from _________ or polyps.

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(p. 1563)

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14. Which of the following accurately describe constipation?

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(p. 1556)

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15. Is the stool from formula milk or breast milk more likely to be brown?

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Formula or cow's milk will cause the infants stools to vary from yellow to brown. (p. 1556)

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16. True or False:
A psychological variable in bowel elimination is: age affects what a person eats and the body's ability to digest nutrients and eliminate wastes.

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False. The condition in which age affects what a person eats and the body's ability to digest nutrients and eliminate wastes is due to DEVELOPMENTAL FACTORS/CONSIDERATIONS (p. 1555)

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17. The primary organ of bowel elimination is...

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The large intestine is the primary organ of bowel elimination because it is responsible for absorbing water, electrolytes, and vitamins from the remaining indigestible food matter. It also helps in the formation and storage of feces before they are eliminated from the body. The small intestine primarily absorbs nutrients from the food, while the rectum acts as a temporary storage site for feces before they are expelled through the anus. The stomach is responsible for the initial digestion of food and does not play a direct role in bowel elimination.

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18. When seating a patient in bed to use a bed pan, situate the head of the bed between ____ and ____ degrees.

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(p. 1567)

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19. What type of examination is useful in also obtaining a biopsy tissue sample?

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(p. 1566)

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20. Which of the following is true

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Sympathetic nervous system inhibits bowel movements. Parasympathetic nervous system relaxes the body and promotes bowel lmovements. Hemorrhoids are related to the VEINS of the rectum becoming abnormally distended (p. 1554)

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21. What refers to the emptying of te large intestine?

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Defecation refers to the emptying of the large intestine (p. 1555). Defecation is the process of bowel elimination; a bowel movement (p. 1554)

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22. Which of the following is not a muscle used to create pressure in aiding in defecation?

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(p. 1555)

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23. Anxiety is correlated to____; whereas chronic worry is correlated with _____

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(p. 1557)

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24. ________ is the visual examination fo the sigmoid colon, the rectum, and the anal canal.

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(p 1564)

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25. ______ in stool is blood that his hidden in the specimen or cannot be seen on gross examination. Can be deteced with simple screening tests.

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(p. 1562)

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26. The colon is enervated by the _________ nervous system

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(p. 1554)

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27. Bowel sounds are described as audible, inaudible, ______, __________.

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(p. 1561)

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28. Which of the following is the definition of intestinal gas?

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(p. 1555)

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29. ______ foods increase the bulk in fecal material. Bulkier feces increase pressure on the intestinal wall, which serves as a stiimulus for peristalsis.

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(p. 1556)

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30. Waste products of digestion is called

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(p. 1553)

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31. Medication with the potential to cause gastrointestinal bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants, aspirin, etc) may cause the stool to appear:

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Medication with the potential to cause gastrointestinal bleeding can lead to the appearance of black, red, or pink stool. Black stool indicates the presence of digested blood, while red stool suggests fresh bleeding. Pink stool may indicate a mixture of blood and stool. Therefore, all of these options can be observed as a result of gastrointestinal bleeding caused by certain medications.

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32. ___ ____ ___ tests are used to detect gastrointestinal bleeding

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(p. 1566)

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33. What type of medication may result in a white discoloration or speckling of stool?

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(p. 1557)

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34. A typical range for bowel sounds is 5 - ___ per minute, depending on the rate of peristalsis.

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(p. 1560)

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35. The large intestine in adults is approximately how long?

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(p. 1553)

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36. The gastrointestinal tract is also known as...

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(p. 1551)

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37. Which of the following is true?

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(p. 1556)

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38. At what age are the internal and external anal sphincters fully developed, leading to the voluntary control of defecation?

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(p. 1556)

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39. _________ often occurs after food has been ingested, accounting for the urge to defecate that often occurs after meals.

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(p. 1555)

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40. _________ is the visual examination of the esophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum.

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (p. 1564).

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41. What is used to visualize gastrointestinal structures and reveal any inflammation, ulcers, tumours, strictures, or other lesions.

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(p. 1566)

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42. From the cecum, the digestive contects travel through the colon, which consists of several segments. Cecum --> _____ colon ---> ______  _____ (turn) ---> _____ colon ---> _____  _____ (turn) ---> ____ colon --> _____ colon

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(p. 1554)

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True or False: The ileocecal (aka ileocolic) valve is the connection...
What colour stool intdicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding, such as...
In what order should one perform an abdominal assessment?
_________ is the visual examination of the large intestine from the...
Certain fruits and vegetables, bran, chocolate, alcohol, and coffee...
True or False: Paralytic ileus is the direct manipulation of bowel to...
When preserving a specimen en-route to the laboratory, the most...
What is the term used to descibe the technique of "bearing down" when...
Which sphincter is under conscious/voluntary control?
When optaining a stool specimen, observe _________ aspetic techniques.
The _____ is the first part of the large intestine
_______ is the direct visual examination of body organs or cavities.
Bright-red blood in stool is an indicator of __________ bleeding, such...
Which of the following accurately describe constipation?
Is the stool from formula milk or breast milk more likely to be...
True or False:A psychological variable in bowel elimination is: age...
The primary organ of bowel elimination is...
When seating a patient in bed to use a bed pan, situate the head...
What type of examination is useful in also obtaining a biopsy tissue...
Which of the following is true
What refers to the emptying of te large intestine?
Which of the following is not a muscle used to create pressure in...
Anxiety is correlated to____; whereas chronic worry is correlated with...
________ is the visual examination fo the sigmoid colon, the rectum,...
______ in stool is blood that his hidden in the specimen or cannot be...
The colon is enervated by the _________ nervous system
Bowel sounds are described as audible, inaudible, ______, __________.
Which of the following is the definition of intestinal gas?
______ foods increase the bulk in fecal material. Bulkier feces...
Waste products of digestion is called
Medication with the potential to cause gastrointestinal bleeding (e.g....
___ ____ ___ tests are used to detect gastrointestinal bleeding
What type of medication may result in a white discoloration or...
A typical range for bowel sounds is 5 - ___ per minute, depending on...
The large intestine in adults is approximately how long?
The gastrointestinal tract is also known as...
Which of the following is true?
At what age are the internal and external anal sphincters fully...
_________ often occurs after food has been ingested, accounting for...
_________ is the visual examination of the esophagus, the stomach, and...
What is used to visualize gastrointestinal structures and reveal any...
From the cecum, the digestive contects travel through the colon, which...
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