Nursing 295 Final Exam Study Guide 2023
Nursing 295 Final Exam Study Guide 2023 Anatomy of GI tract - Correct Answer begins with the mouth -- esophagus -- stomach -- small intestines -- large intestine -- anus GI tract is how long from the mouth to the anus - Correct Answer approximately 30 ft Small intestine consists of - Correct Answer -duodenum -jejunum -ileum Large intestine consists of - Correct Answer -cecum -colon ascending transverse descending sigmoid -rectum Factors that affect bowel elemination - Correct Answer 1. Mobility -Exercise improves GI motility/muscle tone 2. Diet -Foods high in fiber -High fluid intake 3. Medications -Antibiotics and laxatives: loosen stool, more frequent -Diuretics: Dry, hard stool, less frequent -Opioids: Decreased GI motility, constipation Intestinal diversions - Correct Answer -Ileostomies: Liquid, foul-smelling stool -Sigmoid Colostomies: pasty, formed stool Cleaning ememas are given to - Correct Answer remove feces from the colon Cleaning enemas help - Correct Answer -Relieve constipation or fecal impaction -Prevent leakage of fecal material during surgery -Allow visualization of the intestinal tract -Aid in establishing regular bowel function Large-volume enemas are either - Correct Answer 1. Hypotonic 2. Isotonic Hypotonic enemas - Correct Answer tap water solution
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