Week 6 Bowel Elimination

Question 1

Which of the following are principles of practice for bowel elimination? Select all that apply

A) chronic constipation is a functional G.I. disorder and a condition frequently encountered in a clinical practice

B) opiate induced constipation occurs in infrequently in the palliative care population

C) Constipation is a complication of acute stroke and these patients need structured bowel re-training programs

D) post operative ileum and severe abdominal distension is an indication of failure for the return of adequate bowel function

Answer 1

A), C) & d)

B would be included if it was this:
B) opiate induced constipation occurs FREQUENTLY in the palliative care population

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who needs to use a bedpan. Which of the following comfort measures should the nurse use for proper positioning and general comfort? Select all that apply.

A) Keep the head of the bed flat.

B) Stay with patient while he or she is using the bedpan.

C) Place a small pillow under the lumbar curve in the back.

D) Place the head of the bed at a 90° angle.

Answer 2

A) Keep the head of the bed flat.

C) Place a small pillow under the lumbar curve in the back.

Question 3

Whats a ostomy?

Answer 3

An articfical opening in an organ of the body, created during an operation.

Question 4

Whats the difference between a ileostomy & and colostomy

Answer 4

A colostomy is a stoma placed in the descending colon
(large intestine/colon) -> stool similar to rectum

A ileostomy is a stoma placed in the transferse or ascending colon-> watery-to-thick