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1. Path of GI Elimina- Esophagus ’Stomach ’Small Intestine ’Large Intestine ’Rectum ’Anus
tion
2. Primary Function of Absorbs most nutrients and water via the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Small Intestine
3. Primary Function of Absorbs water and electrolytes (sodium and chloride) to form stool.
Large Intestine
4. Normal Stool Fre- Ranges from 2 to 3 times per day to 3 times per week.
quency
5. Black Tarry Stool Indicates bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
(Melena)
6. Valsalva Maneuver Straining increases blood pressure then drops heart rate, risking fainting or
Risk cardiac arrest.
7. Recommended 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day with adequate fluid intake.
Daily Fiber Intake
8. Paralytic Ileus Temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis lasting 24 to 48 hours after
surgery.
9. Order of Abdomi- Inspection ’Auscultation ’Palpation ’Percussion
nal Assessment
10. Initial Assessment Changes in mental status, frequent urination and burning (UTI), fatigue
11. Auscultating Ab- Listen to all four quadrants for 5 full minutes before documenting absent
sent Bowel Sounds sounds.
12. Hyperactive Bowel Loud, high-pitched, rushing sounds occurring greater than 30 times per
Sounds minute.
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13. Cardinal Sign of Fe- Continuous seepage of liquid stool oozing around a hard, stuck mass.
cal Impaction
14. Fecal Occult Blood Avoid red meat, beets, broccoli, fish, cantaloupe, and NSAIDs for 48-72 hours.
Test (FOBT) Dietary
Prep
15. Post-Barium Study Increase fluid intake to flush barium and prevent severe constipation.
Patient Care
16. Bedpan Safety Never leave a patient on a bedpan longer than 10 minutes.
Time Limit
17. Ileostomy Stool Liquid and frequent stool containing digestive enzymes that break down skin.
Consistency
18. Healthy Stoma Ap- Warm, moist, dark pink to red in color.
pearance
19. Nephron Function Filters blood, reabsorbs nutrients, and secretes waste to produce urine.
20. Kidney Hormone Produces erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production in bone mar-
Production row.
21. Blood Tests for Kid- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Serum Creatinine.
ney Function
22. Specific Gravity in balance of water and solutes
urine
23. Ph in urine reflects acidity or alkalinity of the urine
24. Protein in urine occurs with fever, exercise, pregnancy, and disease
25. Glucose in urine screen for diabetes and assess glucose tolerance
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26. Ketones in urine indicates fat has been broken down for energy
27. Microscopic analy- checked for red or white blood cells, casts, plugs, or crystals
sis
28. Suspected UTI nitrates and leukocyte esterase
29. Female UTI Suscep- Female urethra is shorter and located near the anus and vagina.
tibility
30. Normal Adult Urine Approximately 1400 mL per day, or 0.5 to 1.5 mL/kg/hr.
Output
31. Critical Minimum Less than 30 mL per hour requires immediate reporting to the healthcare
Urine Output provider.
32. Anuria Definition 24-hour urine output of less than 100 mL; a life-threatening emergency.
33. Oliguria Definition 24-hour urine output of less than 500 mL in adults.
34. Polyuria Definition Excessive urine production exceeding 2500 mL per day.
35. Nocturia Definition Excessive urination at night
36. Hematuria Defini- presence of blood in the urine
tion
37. Dysuria Definition Painful or burning sensation during urination, commonly caused by UTIs.
38. Urinary Retention Inability to empty the bladder completely, leaving residual urine trapped
Definition inside.
39. Stress Inconti- Involuntary urine leakage triggered by coughing, sneezing, laughing, or phys-
nence ical exertion.
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NUR 155: Bowel & Urinary Elimination
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jtb25w
1. Path of GI Elimina- Esophagus ’Stomach ’Small Intestine ’Large Intestine ’Rectum ’Anus
tion
2. Primary Function of Absorbs most nutrients and water via the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Small Intestine
3. Primary Function of Absorbs water and electrolytes (sodium and chloride) to form stool.
Large Intestine
4. Normal Stool Fre- Ranges from 2 to 3 times per day to 3 times per week.
quency
5. Black Tarry Stool Indicates bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
(Melena)
6. Valsalva Maneuver Straining increases blood pressure then drops heart rate, risking fainting or
Risk cardiac arrest.
7. Recommended 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day with adequate fluid intake.
Daily Fiber Intake
8. Paralytic Ileus Temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis lasting 24 to 48 hours after
surgery.
9. Order of Abdomi- Inspection ’Auscultation ’Palpation ’Percussion
nal Assessment
10. Initial Assessment Changes in mental status, frequent urination and burning (UTI), fatigue
11. Auscultating Ab- Listen to all four quadrants for 5 full minutes before documenting absent
sent Bowel Sounds sounds.
12. Hyperactive Bowel Loud, high-pitched, rushing sounds occurring greater than 30 times per
Sounds minute.
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13. Cardinal Sign of Fe- Continuous seepage of liquid stool oozing around a hard, stuck mass.
cal Impaction
14. Fecal Occult Blood Avoid red meat, beets, broccoli, fish, cantaloupe, and NSAIDs for 48-72 hours.
Test (FOBT) Dietary
Prep
15. Post-Barium Study Increase fluid intake to flush barium and prevent severe constipation.
Patient Care
16. Bedpan Safety Never leave a patient on a bedpan longer than 10 minutes.
Time Limit
17. Ileostomy Stool Liquid and frequent stool containing digestive enzymes that break down skin.
Consistency
18. Healthy Stoma Ap- Warm, moist, dark pink to red in color.
pearance
19. Nephron Function Filters blood, reabsorbs nutrients, and secretes waste to produce urine.
20. Kidney Hormone Produces erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production in bone mar-
Production row.
21. Blood Tests for Kid- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Serum Creatinine.
ney Function
22. Specific Gravity in balance of water and solutes
urine
23. Ph in urine reflects acidity or alkalinity of the urine
24. Protein in urine occurs with fever, exercise, pregnancy, and disease
25. Glucose in urine screen for diabetes and assess glucose tolerance
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26. Ketones in urine indicates fat has been broken down for energy
27. Microscopic analy- checked for red or white blood cells, casts, plugs, or crystals
sis
28. Suspected UTI nitrates and leukocyte esterase
29. Female UTI Suscep- Female urethra is shorter and located near the anus and vagina.
tibility
30. Normal Adult Urine Approximately 1400 mL per day, or 0.5 to 1.5 mL/kg/hr.
Output
31. Critical Minimum Less than 30 mL per hour requires immediate reporting to the healthcare
Urine Output provider.
32. Anuria Definition 24-hour urine output of less than 100 mL; a life-threatening emergency.
33. Oliguria Definition 24-hour urine output of less than 500 mL in adults.
34. Polyuria Definition Excessive urine production exceeding 2500 mL per day.
35. Nocturia Definition Excessive urination at night
36. Hematuria Defini- presence of blood in the urine
tion
37. Dysuria Definition Painful or burning sensation during urination, commonly caused by UTIs.
38. Urinary Retention Inability to empty the bladder completely, leaving residual urine trapped
Definition inside.
39. Stress Inconti- Involuntary urine leakage triggered by coughing, sneezing, laughing, or phys-
nence ical exertion.
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