CNA Guide to Bowel Management: Enemas,
Suppositories, and Ostomies Exam
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Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are the two additional Fecal impaction and
treatments related to poor bowel enemas/suppositories.
elimination in SNF?
What does OBRA allow CNAs to Enemas and suppositories.
administer?
What is a serious consequence of It can cause serious systemic issues.
not eliminating waste?
What should be recorded by a Each time a resident has a bowel
CNA movement (BM).
regarding bowel movements?
What indicates fecal impaction in a Going 3 days without a recorded BM or
patient? having
poor BMs with abdominal pain or nausea.
What procedure does a nurse The nurse manually removes feces using
perform to remove fecal 1-2 fingers
impaction? through the rectum.
Suppositories, and Ostomies Exam
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are the two additional Fecal impaction and
treatments related to poor bowel enemas/suppositories.
elimination in SNF?
What does OBRA allow CNAs to Enemas and suppositories.
administer?
What is a serious consequence of It can cause serious systemic issues.
not eliminating waste?
What should be recorded by a Each time a resident has a bowel
CNA movement (BM).
regarding bowel movements?
What indicates fecal impaction in a Going 3 days without a recorded BM or
patient? having
poor BMs with abdominal pain or nausea.
What procedure does a nurse The nurse manually removes feces using
perform to remove fecal 1-2 fingers
impaction? through the rectum.
