N262 FECAL ELIMINATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
common source of bright red blood in stool
internal and external hemorrhoids
normal feces color for adults and infants
adult: brown
infant: yellow
newborn/infant factors that affect defecation
meconium
frequent passing of stool
toddler factors that affect defecation
some control at 1.5-2 years old
children and adolescent factors that affect defecation
defecation may be delayed
elderly factors that affect defecation
gastrocolic reflex --> increased peristalsis of colon after meals
diet factors that affect defecation
cellulose
fiber (soluble and insoluble)
how does anxiety and anger affect defecation
increased peristaltic activity followed by nausea and diarrhea
, what happens when urge is ignored
it is ultimately lost
happens frequently in children
medication factors that affect defecation
affect appearance, timing, quality
laxatives
diagnostic procedures affecting defecation
colonoscopy or abdominal prep
anesthesia and surgery affecting defectation
general anesthetics cause movements to cease, slow
listen to bowel sounds after surgery
pathological condition that affect defecation
spinal cord/head injuries decrease sensory stimulation
poorly functioning anal sphincter
pain affecting defecation
suppression or urge may follow
constipation
narcotic analgesics
cathartics
induce defecation (strong, purgative effect)
laxatives
produce soft or liquid stool
antidiarrheal meds
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
common source of bright red blood in stool
internal and external hemorrhoids
normal feces color for adults and infants
adult: brown
infant: yellow
newborn/infant factors that affect defecation
meconium
frequent passing of stool
toddler factors that affect defecation
some control at 1.5-2 years old
children and adolescent factors that affect defecation
defecation may be delayed
elderly factors that affect defecation
gastrocolic reflex --> increased peristalsis of colon after meals
diet factors that affect defecation
cellulose
fiber (soluble and insoluble)
how does anxiety and anger affect defecation
increased peristaltic activity followed by nausea and diarrhea
, what happens when urge is ignored
it is ultimately lost
happens frequently in children
medication factors that affect defecation
affect appearance, timing, quality
laxatives
diagnostic procedures affecting defecation
colonoscopy or abdominal prep
anesthesia and surgery affecting defectation
general anesthetics cause movements to cease, slow
listen to bowel sounds after surgery
pathological condition that affect defecation
spinal cord/head injuries decrease sensory stimulation
poorly functioning anal sphincter
pain affecting defecation
suppression or urge may follow
constipation
narcotic analgesics
cathartics
induce defecation (strong, purgative effect)
laxatives
produce soft or liquid stool
antidiarrheal meds
