Deck 21: Bowel Elimination

Question 1

Which slows the passage of feces through the intestines?

A) Exercise and activity
B) Some medications
C) Enemas
D) Increase fluid intake

Answer 1

Some medications

Question 2

You are assisting a resident with elimination. Which will promote comfort and safety?

A) Open the doors, the privacy curtain, and window curtains, blinds, or shades.
B) Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
C) Place the call light and toilet tissue within your reach.
D) Stand next to the person until the person is finished.

Answer 2

Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

Question 3

A resident has finished defecating. Which will promote the person's comfort?

A) Assist with perineal care as necessary.
B) Dispose of feces at the end of the shift.
C) Give the person a cold washcloth to clean with.
D) Give the person a suppository.

Answer 3

Assist with perineal care as necessary.

Question 4

You report to the nurse that a resident is complaining of constipation. The nurse holds a care conference to discuss the person's care plan. The following measures are discussed. Which could relieve constipation?

A) Decreasing the person's fluid intake
B) Discouraging the person to walk more
C) Offering the person tea and prune juice at breakfast
D) Doing a digital rectal examination

Question 5

Which is a symptom of fecal impaction?

A) Abdominal discomfort
B) Watery stools
C) Heartburn
D) Indigestion

Question 6

Which is a cause of fecal incontinence?

A) Chronic illness
B) A high-fiber diet
C) Constipation
D) Heartburn

Question 7

Before disposing of the enema results, what should you do?

A) Ask the resident to observe the results.
B) Ask the nurse to observe the results.
C) Provide perineal care.
D) Disinfect the bedpan or commode.

Question 8

Which statement about colostomies is correct?

A) The nursing assistant inserts a tube into the rectum to collect feces and flatus.
B) Stool consistency depends on what the resident eats.
C) The more colon remaining, the more liquid the stool.
D) Good skin care is necessary because feces irritate the skin.

Question 9

Which will prevent ostomy pouch odors?

A) Good hygiene
B) Emptying the pouch every 10 days
C) Spraying perfume in the room
D) Eating cucumbers and radishes

Question 10

As a nursing assistant, it is within your scope to administer an enema that contains a medication.