Terminology
Random Facts
Alterations
Nursing Process
Misc.
100
Increased peristalsis of the colon after food has entered the stomach
What is the gastrocolic reflex
100
When is the gastrocolic reflex the strongest
What is 30 minutes after meals, especially after breakfast
100
Older adults are at greatest risk for this GI infection due to underlying disease(s), and greater exposure in hospitals and extended care facilities
What is Clostridium difficile
100
Normal urine characteristics (color, clarity, odor)
What is straw, pale to amber color, transparent or translucent, aromatic
100
Exercises used to strengthen the pelvic floor
What is Pelvic Floor Exercises/Kegel Exercises
200
A bowel diversion that opens into the colon
What is a colostomy
200
What should an older adult be assessed for when he/she shows a sudden change in mental status?
What is UTI and fecal impaction
200
Associated signs and symptoms of rectal pressure, burning, pain, frank red blood
What is hemorrhoids
200
A nursing problem for a client who has impaired elimination (urinary or bowel function) associated with a disease process
What is (risk for or actual) Deficient Fluid Volume and/or Electrolyte Imbalance
200
The healthy person will void an average of __-__mL of urine in 24 hrs or ___mL/hr.
What is 1400-1500 mL/d or 60 mL/hr
300
The production of abnormally large amounts of urine by the kidneys
What is polyuria
300
Two examples of fluids that increase fluid output
What is alcohol and caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, and cola)
300
The most common complication 2 to 4 hours postoperatively
What is urinary retention
300
Incontinence management to prevent skin breakdown
What is use of protective pads, skin care with mild soap and water or no rinse cleanser and application of a protective skin barrier ointment or cream
300
Increased fluid intake may commonly be contraindicated for clients who have which medical problems
What is kidney failure or heart failure.
400
Postponing voiding, resisting or inhibiting the sensation of urgency, and voiding according to a timetable rather than according to the urge to void
What is bladder retraining
400
Normal bladder capacity
What is 300 to 600 mL of urine
400
Inability to control flatus and feces of normal consistency
What is major bowel incontinence
400
List 4 possible nursing diagnoses that apply to someone with bowel elimination problems
What is Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, Diarrhea, Toileting self-care deficit, Dysfunctional GI motility, Pain, Risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance, Risk for impaired skin integrity
400
List 3 causes of urinary frequency
What is increased oral intake of fluids, UTI, pregnancy and stress
500
Agents that help expel gas from the stomach and intestines
What is Carminatives
500
Two foods that should be limited when managing diarrhea
What is insoluble fiber, such as high-fiber whole wheat, whole-grain breads and cereals, raw fruits and vegetables; and fatty foods
500
Four types of urinary incontinence (UI)
What is stress UI, urge UI, mixed UI, overflow UI, functional UI, transient UI
500
Nursing considerations for clients requiring rectal enema or suppository administration
What is position client in left Sims, digital removal of stool often precedes enema or suppository administration, lubrication of tube or suppository prior to insertion, aim in direction of navel, insert 3-4 inches, have client breathe slow & deep
500
Four things included when measuring output
What is urine, feces, vomitus, tube drainage, wound or fistula drainage
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