Fundamentals of Nursing Yoost Chapter 40 - Bowel Elimination Questions and Answers

Where is the stomach anatomically positioned in the body? - Correct Answer Left upper quadrant of the abdomen Where does digestion begin? - Correct Answer In the mouth What portion of the GI tract secretes chemicals that neutralize the acidity of the chyme from the stomach? - Correct Answer Duodenum Duodenum - Correct Answer The first section of the small intestine that secrets hormones triggering the pancreas to release pancreatic juice and bile, and it also protects the intestine by releasing chemicals that neutralize the acidity of the chyme before entering the jejunum Jejunum - Correct Answer The mid-region of the small intestine that controls carbohydrate and protein absorption Ileum - Correct Answer Third section of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of fats, bile, salts, and water What is the primary organ of bowel elimination? - Correct Answer Large intestine (colon) Large intestine - Correct Answer Portion of the intestines that is responsible for absorption, secretion, and elimination. Water from indigestible food is absorbed causing the stool to become formed and more solid Where is bicarbonate secreted in exchange for chloride? - Correct Answer Colon What can result from altered colonic function? - Correct Answer Serious electrolyte imbalances Clostridium Difficile - Correct Answer An easily transmitted bacterium that causes diarrhea and can lead to life threatening inflammation of the colon; More prevalent in older adults in hospitals and long term facilities and occurs after use of antibiotics What is critical in caring for patients or family with C-diff? - Correct Answer Hand washing because the use of sanitizer cannot kill the bacteria What is a concern in patients experiencing prolonged diarrhea? - Correct Answer Nutritional and metabolic disturbances with characteristics of fatigue, weakness,