Enema Administration Exam
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What is an enema? - ✔✔Instillation of a solution into the rectum and large
intestine
Positions for Using an Enema - ✔✔-Left-side position (preferred): lie on left
side with knee bent, and arms resting comfortably (for visualization of
rectum)
-Knee-chest position: kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left
side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably
Action of Enema - ✔✔distend the intestine and irritate the intestinal
mucosa>increasing peristalsis>excretion of feces and gas
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, -pt may ℅ abdominal cramping d/t peristalsis being stimulated and
urgency
Medical Uses of Enema - ✔✔-constipation
-fecal impaction
-bowel stimulation
-cleansing the bowel prior to a diagnostic procedure
-remove feces prior to a surgical procedure
-administer drugs or anesthetic agents
-stimulate peristalsis
-may be used in combination with Mg Citrate
Contraindications of Enema - ✔✔-gastric bypass, stapling, colonic surgery
-GI perforation or obstruction
-gynecological surgery or radiotherapy
-paralytic ileus-lack of peristalsis
-ulcerative and inflammatory conditions
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is an enema? - ✔✔Instillation of a solution into the rectum and large
intestine
Positions for Using an Enema - ✔✔-Left-side position (preferred): lie on left
side with knee bent, and arms resting comfortably (for visualization of
rectum)
-Knee-chest position: kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left
side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably
Action of Enema - ✔✔distend the intestine and irritate the intestinal
mucosa>increasing peristalsis>excretion of feces and gas
1
100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights
, -pt may ℅ abdominal cramping d/t peristalsis being stimulated and
urgency
Medical Uses of Enema - ✔✔-constipation
-fecal impaction
-bowel stimulation
-cleansing the bowel prior to a diagnostic procedure
-remove feces prior to a surgical procedure
-administer drugs or anesthetic agents
-stimulate peristalsis
-may be used in combination with Mg Citrate
Contraindications of Enema - ✔✔-gastric bypass, stapling, colonic surgery
-GI perforation or obstruction
-gynecological surgery or radiotherapy
-paralytic ileus-lack of peristalsis
-ulcerative and inflammatory conditions
2
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