Bowel Elimination - Chapter 47 Exam
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what are the substances that - HCI and pepsin enzyme to digest protein
stomach produces/secretes? - mucus to protect the stomach
- intrinsic factor to aid in B12 absorption
what are the rolls of the different - duodenum (nearest to stomach):
sections of the small intestine? processes
chyme
- jejunum (middle section): absorbs carbs
and
protein
- ileum (near large intestine): absorbs
water, fats,
bile salts
what are the parts (in order) of the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon,
large intestine? descending colon, rectum
functions of the large intestine? - primary organ of bowel elimination
- absorption (800-1500 mL water normal)
- secretion
- elimination
, what is bearing down also called - valsalva maneuver
and - bearing down decreases cardiac output
what is a risk with it? and
increases pressure in thoracic and
abdominal
cavities
- can cause pt to pass out due to
insufficient O2 to
brain
- transient elevation of BP
what are some factors influencing - fluid intake: dehydration can up the risk
bowel elimination? for
constipation
- age: peristalsis slows down with the
elderly and
kids should start potty training at 2-3 y/o
and can
experience regression
- activity can start peristalsis
- meds: opioids (constipation), antibiotics
(C. diff.),
fiber, stool softeners, laxitives, etc.
- psychological factors: embarrassment,
bowels
more active with stress or anxiety, kids are
sometimes afraid to poop in public, in
pants, on
toilet
- diet: need fiber and fluids
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
what are the substances that - HCI and pepsin enzyme to digest protein
stomach produces/secretes? - mucus to protect the stomach
- intrinsic factor to aid in B12 absorption
what are the rolls of the different - duodenum (nearest to stomach):
sections of the small intestine? processes
chyme
- jejunum (middle section): absorbs carbs
and
protein
- ileum (near large intestine): absorbs
water, fats,
bile salts
what are the parts (in order) of the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon,
large intestine? descending colon, rectum
functions of the large intestine? - primary organ of bowel elimination
- absorption (800-1500 mL water normal)
- secretion
- elimination
, what is bearing down also called - valsalva maneuver
and - bearing down decreases cardiac output
what is a risk with it? and
increases pressure in thoracic and
abdominal
cavities
- can cause pt to pass out due to
insufficient O2 to
brain
- transient elevation of BP
what are some factors influencing - fluid intake: dehydration can up the risk
bowel elimination? for
constipation
- age: peristalsis slows down with the
elderly and
kids should start potty training at 2-3 y/o
and can
experience regression
- activity can start peristalsis
- meds: opioids (constipation), antibiotics
(C. diff.),
fiber, stool softeners, laxitives, etc.
- psychological factors: embarrassment,
bowels
more active with stress or anxiety, kids are
sometimes afraid to poop in public, in
pants, on
toilet
- diet: need fiber and fluids
