Bowel Elimination (Chp 17) Questions and Answers Already Passed

Bowel Elimination (Chp 17) Questions and Answers Already Passed (T/F) Defecation is the process of passing feces from the large intestine out of the body T (T/F) Everyone should have the same number of bowel movements per day F (T/F) Normal stool is watery and loose F (T/F) Certain foods can change the color of stool T (T/F) Stool that is whitish, black, or red should be reported to the nurse T (T/F) Constipation is normal and does not need to be reported to the nurse F (T/F) Fecal incontinence is normal for people over age 65 F Peristalsis is (A) Decreased saliva production that occurs as a person ages (B) Contractions that move food through the GI system (C) Pain that can occur during elimination (D) The involuntary loss of stool (B) Contractions that move food through the GI system Foods that are high in animal fats and refined sugars but low in fiber can (A) Improve bowel elimination (B) Cause constipation (C) Cause anal leakage (D) Cause weight loss (B) Cause constipation Normal bowel elimination is aided by (A) Proper fluid intake (B) Eating mostly red meat (C) Eating dairy products, such as cheese (D) All-liquid diets (A) Proper fluid intake The best position for bowel elimination is (A) Lying supine on the back (B) Lying prone on the abdomen (C) Reclining 45 degrees (D) squatting and leaning forward (D) squatting and leaning forward Bowel elimination usually occurs (A) Morning, noon, and night (B) After meals (C) In the supine position (D) During physical activity (B) After meals The frequent elimination of liquid or semiliquid feces diarrhea Enlarged veins in the rectum that cause itching and burning hemorrhoids Residents with peptic ulcers should avoid drinks contains this