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foundations exam 2 bowel elimination
crossword Questions and Correct Answers
colonoscopy Ans: — a visual examination of the large intestine
from the anus to the ileocecal valve
enemas Ans: — the introduction of a solution into the large
intestine, usually to remove feces
colostomy Ans: — a _______ is the opening in the skin where a
pouch for collecting feces is attached
constipation Ans: — difficulty or inability to eliminate feces
small bowel series Ans: — fluoroscopic examination of the
esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after the ingestion of
barium sulfate
digital removal Ans: — fecal impaction requires ______ ________
distention Ans: — the rectum becomes ________ by the fecal mass
guaic Ans: — fecal occult blood testing
used to detect occult blood in the stool
incontinence Ans: — the inability to control the passage of feces
barium study Ans: — visualizes GI structures and reveals any
inflammation, ulcers, tumors, strictures, or other lesions
nasogastric tube Ans: — used to decompress the stomach
diarrhea Ans: — the passage of more than three loose stools a day
flatulence Ans: — gas
peristalsis Ans: — contractions of the circular and longitudinal
muscles of the intestine every 3-12 minutes
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foundations exam 2 bowel elimination
crossword Questions and Correct Answers
colonoscopy Ans: — a visual examination of the large intestine
from the anus to the ileocecal valve
enemas Ans: — the introduction of a solution into the large
intestine, usually to remove feces
colostomy Ans: — a _______ is the opening in the skin where a
pouch for collecting feces is attached
constipation Ans: — difficulty or inability to eliminate feces
small bowel series Ans: — fluoroscopic examination of the
esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after the ingestion of
barium sulfate
digital removal Ans: — fecal impaction requires ______ ________
distention Ans: — the rectum becomes ________ by the fecal mass
guaic Ans: — fecal occult blood testing
used to detect occult blood in the stool
incontinence Ans: — the inability to control the passage of feces
barium study Ans: — visualizes GI structures and reveals any
inflammation, ulcers, tumors, strictures, or other lesions
nasogastric tube Ans: — used to decompress the stomach
diarrhea Ans: — the passage of more than three loose stools a day
flatulence Ans: — gas
peristalsis Ans: — contractions of the circular and longitudinal
muscles of the intestine every 3-12 minutes
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