NU 311 BOWEL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Where is water absorbed?
stomach
Where are nutrients absorbed?
small intestine
What is the small intestine composed of?
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What is the large intestine composed of?
cecum, colon, rectum
What is peristalsis?
how things move through our colon (squeezing action)
What is defecation?
the process of elimination of waste from the bowel
What are feces composed of?
fiber, undigested food, inorganic material, shed epithelial cells, bacteria, and water
What is "bearing down" called?
Valsalva Maneuver
What color will the stool be in infants?
, yellow or sometimes green
At what age do the nerve fibers innervate the internal and external anal
sphincters and become fully developed, at which voluntary control of defecation
becomes possible?
between the ages of 18 and 24 months
What is often a common bowel problem with older adults?
constipation
What should the nurse do for a patient using a bedpan?
Raise the HOB.
What are some psychological factors causing diarrhea?
stress and anxiety
What might the fight-flight response and depression cause?
constipation
What are some constipating foods?
processed cheese, lean meat, eggs, pasta
What are some foods with laxative effects?
certain fruits and vegetables (e.g. prunes), bran, chocolate, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee
What are some gas-producing foods?
onions, cabbage, bean, cauliflower
What will help stimulate the bowels?
warm liquids
What medications cause constipation?
opioids
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
Where is water absorbed?
stomach
Where are nutrients absorbed?
small intestine
What is the small intestine composed of?
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What is the large intestine composed of?
cecum, colon, rectum
What is peristalsis?
how things move through our colon (squeezing action)
What is defecation?
the process of elimination of waste from the bowel
What are feces composed of?
fiber, undigested food, inorganic material, shed epithelial cells, bacteria, and water
What is "bearing down" called?
Valsalva Maneuver
What color will the stool be in infants?
, yellow or sometimes green
At what age do the nerve fibers innervate the internal and external anal
sphincters and become fully developed, at which voluntary control of defecation
becomes possible?
between the ages of 18 and 24 months
What is often a common bowel problem with older adults?
constipation
What should the nurse do for a patient using a bedpan?
Raise the HOB.
What are some psychological factors causing diarrhea?
stress and anxiety
What might the fight-flight response and depression cause?
constipation
What are some constipating foods?
processed cheese, lean meat, eggs, pasta
What are some foods with laxative effects?
certain fruits and vegetables (e.g. prunes), bran, chocolate, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee
What are some gas-producing foods?
onions, cabbage, bean, cauliflower
What will help stimulate the bowels?
warm liquids
What medications cause constipation?
opioids
