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NU150 Theory 21 BowelTest 4
NU150 Theory 21 BowelTest 4
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Undergraduate 3
11/17/2008

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Term
Chyme
Definition
1500 ml secreted and 800-1000 absorbed by Large intestine.
Term
Houstra
Definition
Folds in large intestine
Term
Hemorrhoids
Definition
The term ______ refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed.

_______ may result from straining to move stool. Other contributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and anal intercourse.
Term
Flatus
Definition
Gas
Term
Excessive gas
Definition
Flatulence
Term
Flatulence
Definition
excessive gas
Term
Valsava Manuever
Definition
Bearing down, increase pressure in BP.
Term
Defacation
Definition
Emptying
Term
Impacation
Definition
hard stool in rectum; manually removed.

Should never happen with proper nursing.
Term
2-4 if breastfed.
1-2 if bottlefed.
Definition
How often should an infant move their bowels?


____ - ____ if breastfed
___ - ___ if bottlefed
Term
prunes, apple juice, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, spicy foods
Definition
Examples of foods/liquids that are Laxative
Term
Narcotics, Iron, Vicadine
Definition
Medications that can lead to constipation
Term
upper GI.
Definition
If stool is black, it is effecting our ____.
Term
lower G.I
Definition
If stool is red, it is effecting our ____.
Term
Antibiotics
Definition
Turns our bowels green/grey
Term
Antacids
Definition
Turns our bowels white
Term
Inspection, Auscultation,
Percussion, Palpation
Definition
Abdominal Assessment
Term
Listen to all 4 quadrants 30-40 seconds each quadrant.
Definition
Tips on Auscultation
Term
Natural methods should be used prior to medication.
Definition
What type of aids should be primarily used for bowel elimination?
Term
More water in the stool.
Definition
Lesstime the waste spends in the large intestines equals ________
Term
Stool Softener
Definition
Wetting agent, onset is 1-3. Example is Colace
Term
Bulk Formation
Definition
High-Fiber, onset is 12 hours to 3 days. Examples: Metamucil, Citrocel, Miralax
Term
Stimulant
Definition
Increases peristalsis, onset 6-12 hours. Irritates mucosa.
Term
Osmotic Saline
Definition
Increases water content of feces, onset is 1-3hrs. ex. Enema
Term
Lubricant
Definition
Coats to ease passage, onset 6-8 hours. ex. Mineral Oil
Term
Stool Softeners/Stimulant
Definition
Combination drug, softens and irritates. Ex. Pericolace
Term
Ostomy
Definition
Opening into the abdominal wall for fecal elimination.

Create an opening into the abdominal wall for fecal elimination.
Term
Ileostomy
Definition
Ileum (small intestine)
Term
> EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) >Small Bowel X-Ray
Definition
Two ways to view the Upper GI
Term
Barium Enema
Definition
Highlights lower intestines
Term
Capsule Endoscopy
Definition
Viewing of colon via camera that is swallowed.
Term
Oil Retention Enemas
Definition
Used to lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa, making defecation easier
Term
Anthelmintic enemas
Definition
Administered to destroy intestinal parasites
Term
Endoscopy
Definition
The direct visualization of the lining of a hollow body organ using a long flexible tube containing glass fibers that transmit light inti the organ, allowing the return of an image that can be viewed
Term
Sigmoidoscopy
Definition
The visual exam of the lining of the distal sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal canal using either a flecible or rigid instrument
Term
Lower gi exam
Definition
Barium sulfate is instilled into the large intestine through a rectal tube inserted through the anus, Fluoroscopy projects consecutive xray images onto a screen for continous observation of the flow of barium
Term
Upper GI Exam
Definition
The pt drinks barium sulfate, which coats the esophagus, small intestine to produce better visualization.
Term
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Definition
Visual exam of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a flexible, fiberoptic endoscope.
Term
Cheese, lean meat, eggs, pasta
Definition
Foods that make you feel constipated
Term
Certain fruits & veggies, bran, chocolate
Definition
Foods that make have a laxative effect
Term
Onions, cabbage, beans, cauliflower
Definition
foods that produce gas
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