INP 100 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
GRADE: A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
Enema - Answers -The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon to remove fecal
blocks
Fecal Impaction - Answers -accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which
the person cannot move
Borborygmi - Answers -loud, gurgling bowel sounds signaling increased motility or
hyperperistalsis, occurs with early bowel obstruction, gastroenteritis, diarrhea
Endoscopy - Answers -visual examination within a hollow organ
-use a tube
Barium Enema - Answers -x-ray examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract
-use a dye to see impaction of colon
Factors that Effect Bowel Elimination - Answers --age
-diet
-exercise
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,-medicine
-surgery
-mobility
-psychological stressors
-pain
-pregnancy
Constipation Causes - Answers --dehydration
-inadequate fiber
-lack of exercise
-pain from hemorrhoids
-large amount of dairy
-stress/depression
-IBS
-meds
Constipation Symptoms - Answers --infrequent or difficult BM's, pain, vomiting, hard stool,
straining to pass stool
Normal Bowel Elimination - Answers -Amount: 2 BM's a day, client depending
Color:brown, black or red
Consistency: hard lumps, cracked, smooth and soft, ragged edges or watery
Odour: foul or regular smelling
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, Foreign Matter: blood
Diarrhea Symptoms - Answers --Abd cramps, bloating, loose stool, watery stool, urgent BM's,
water loss, fever, nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea Treatment - Answers --maintain fluids, OTC drugs (pepto-bismal)
Constipation Prevention/Treatment - Answers -P: well balanced diet with fiber, lots of water,
exercise, void when you feel the need to
T: drink 2 extra glasses of water a day, try warm liquids in AM, eat prunes, use mild laxative or
stool softener
Bowel Protocol - Answers -1 day no BM: prunes/fruit lax + increase fluid
2 day no BM: sennosides 1-3 tablets to push stool out
3 day no BM: bisocodyl suppository
4 day no BM: microlax enema
5 day no BM: fleet enema
Stimulants - Answers -Bisocodyl
-can be dependant
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
GRADE: A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
Enema - Answers -The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon to remove fecal
blocks
Fecal Impaction - Answers -accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which
the person cannot move
Borborygmi - Answers -loud, gurgling bowel sounds signaling increased motility or
hyperperistalsis, occurs with early bowel obstruction, gastroenteritis, diarrhea
Endoscopy - Answers -visual examination within a hollow organ
-use a tube
Barium Enema - Answers -x-ray examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract
-use a dye to see impaction of colon
Factors that Effect Bowel Elimination - Answers --age
-diet
-exercise
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,-medicine
-surgery
-mobility
-psychological stressors
-pain
-pregnancy
Constipation Causes - Answers --dehydration
-inadequate fiber
-lack of exercise
-pain from hemorrhoids
-large amount of dairy
-stress/depression
-IBS
-meds
Constipation Symptoms - Answers --infrequent or difficult BM's, pain, vomiting, hard stool,
straining to pass stool
Normal Bowel Elimination - Answers -Amount: 2 BM's a day, client depending
Color:brown, black or red
Consistency: hard lumps, cracked, smooth and soft, ragged edges or watery
Odour: foul or regular smelling
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, Foreign Matter: blood
Diarrhea Symptoms - Answers --Abd cramps, bloating, loose stool, watery stool, urgent BM's,
water loss, fever, nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea Treatment - Answers --maintain fluids, OTC drugs (pepto-bismal)
Constipation Prevention/Treatment - Answers -P: well balanced diet with fiber, lots of water,
exercise, void when you feel the need to
T: drink 2 extra glasses of water a day, try warm liquids in AM, eat prunes, use mild laxative or
stool softener
Bowel Protocol - Answers -1 day no BM: prunes/fruit lax + increase fluid
2 day no BM: sennosides 1-3 tablets to push stool out
3 day no BM: bisocodyl suppository
4 day no BM: microlax enema
5 day no BM: fleet enema
Stimulants - Answers -Bisocodyl
-can be dependant
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