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Name the 3 parts of the Small Intestine
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
Normal stool is black and watery. TRUE or FALSE
If false, make it true
FALSE- Brown and Soft
Signs of constipation include irritability TRUE or FALSE
If false, make it true
True
The heart is an example of a(n) ______.
Organ
The best position for bowel elimination is
Squatting and leaning forward
______ is the study of how body parts function.
Physiology
A resident who has hemorrhoids should avoid
Excessive cleaning and wiping of the area
How should a standard bedpan be positioned?
The wider end should be aligned with the resident’s buttocks.
Portable commodes are used when ________
A resident can get out of bed but has difficulty walking to the bathroom
What is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Heartburn
Which of the following statements is true of ostomies?
People with ostomies need to receive regular skin care and proper hygiene.
An ileostomy or colostomy may be needed for a resident who has ________
Crohns Disease
The muscular contractions that push food toward the stomach are called
Peristalsis
During an enema, the resident should be in the ______ position.
Sims’
Which of the following is a guideline for assisting with bowel retraining?
NAs should encourage residents to drink plenty of fluids.
Which of the following is one way that a bariatric bed may differ from a regular bed?
The bed may be lower to the floor.
A stool sample that is to be tested for ______must be delivered to the lab immediately.
Ova and Parasites
Hidden, or ______, blood is found inside stool with a microscope or a special chemical test.
Occult
A way for a nursing assistant to promote normal elimination for residents is to
Encourage fluid intake and nutritious meals
What is the total intake for a Resident that drank 4oz water, 8oz sweet tea, 4oz Jello? Document in ML
480ml
Where at in the digestive system does the absorption of nutrients take place?
Small intestine
Which disease/ disorder "irritates" the bowel but does not cause damage?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What type of disease/ disorder causes Jaundice, Ascites, and pitting edema?
Liver Cirrhosis
What are the 4 functions of the Digestive System?
Ingestion of food and fluids
Digestion of food
Absorption of nutrients
Elimination of waste products from food
What is the treatment for a FECAL IMPACTION?
Laxatives
Enema
Manual removal
Surgical removal
Prevention