NUR 143 Module K Test With
Complete Solution
GI major functions - ANSWER 1. Ingestion and digestion of food
2. Elimination of waste products
large intestine (colon) functions - ANSWER -Absorption of water
-Produce vitamin K and some B-complex
vitamins
-Formation of feces
-Expulsion of feces
(Extends from ileocecal valve to anus)
feces - ANSWER solid waste material that leaves the body through the anus
stool - ANSWER excreted feces
hemorrihoids - ANSWER abnormally distended veins in the rectum and anus
defecation - ANSWER the process of bowel elimination; a bowel movement
flatus - ANSWER intestinal gas
diarrhea - ANSWER passage of more than 3 loose stools a day
constipation - ANSWER dry, hard stool; persistently difficult passage of stool;
and/or the incomplete passage of stool
fecal impaction - ANSWER the prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the
rectum
, fecal incontinence - ANSWER involuntary or inappropriate passing of stool or flatus
Peristalsis - ANSWER Contractions of the circular and longitudinal muscles of the
intestine.
-Occurs every 3-12 minutes
Mass peristalsis - ANSWER A strong peristaltic wave that begins in the transverse
colon and quickly drives the contents of the colon into the rectum
-Occurs 1-4 times a day/24 hours
Variables affecting bowel elimination - ANSWER -Developmental considerations
-Daily patterns
-Food and fluid
-Activity and muscle tone
-Lifestyle, psychological variables
-Pathologic conditions
-Medications
-Diagnostic studies
-Surgery and anesthesia
Developmental variables - ANSWER -Infants vary by what they eat
-Toddlers need to have physiological maturity
-Children-adults patterns vary
Complete Solution
GI major functions - ANSWER 1. Ingestion and digestion of food
2. Elimination of waste products
large intestine (colon) functions - ANSWER -Absorption of water
-Produce vitamin K and some B-complex
vitamins
-Formation of feces
-Expulsion of feces
(Extends from ileocecal valve to anus)
feces - ANSWER solid waste material that leaves the body through the anus
stool - ANSWER excreted feces
hemorrihoids - ANSWER abnormally distended veins in the rectum and anus
defecation - ANSWER the process of bowel elimination; a bowel movement
flatus - ANSWER intestinal gas
diarrhea - ANSWER passage of more than 3 loose stools a day
constipation - ANSWER dry, hard stool; persistently difficult passage of stool;
and/or the incomplete passage of stool
fecal impaction - ANSWER the prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the
rectum
, fecal incontinence - ANSWER involuntary or inappropriate passing of stool or flatus
Peristalsis - ANSWER Contractions of the circular and longitudinal muscles of the
intestine.
-Occurs every 3-12 minutes
Mass peristalsis - ANSWER A strong peristaltic wave that begins in the transverse
colon and quickly drives the contents of the colon into the rectum
-Occurs 1-4 times a day/24 hours
Variables affecting bowel elimination - ANSWER -Developmental considerations
-Daily patterns
-Food and fluid
-Activity and muscle tone
-Lifestyle, psychological variables
-Pathologic conditions
-Medications
-Diagnostic studies
-Surgery and anesthesia
Developmental variables - ANSWER -Infants vary by what they eat
-Toddlers need to have physiological maturity
-Children-adults patterns vary
