Assist patient in maintaining normal elimination 0 Assist patient in maintaining normal elimination 1 / 10Bright-red blood in stool is an indicator of __________ bleeding, such as from _________ or polyps Upper gastrointestinal; peptic ulcer Lower gastrointestinal; peptic ulcer Upper gastrointestinal; hemorrhoids Lower gastrointestinal; hemorrhoids 2 / 10What is the term used to descibe the technique of "bearing down" when passing a bowel movement? Hemorrhoids Defecation Valsalva maneuver Bowel elimination 3 / 10Which of the following is not a muscle used to create pressure in aiding in defecation? Thigh muscles Diaphragm Pelvic floor muscles Pectoral muscles 4 / 10What refers to the emptying of te large intestine? Defecation Stool Bowel movement A and C 5 / 10The primary organ of bowel elimination is... Small intestine Rectum Large intestine Stomach 6 / 10Patients with ________ ________ _______ diseases or local lesions that cause pain, are at high risk for constipation Peripheral Nervous system Central nervous system Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 7 / 10Which psychological condition makes patients at high risk for constipation? Lack of sleep Drugs Depression None of the above 8 / 10Patients with reduced _____ or ______ in their diets are at high risk for constipations. Fiber, fluid Starch, fluid Glucose, fiber Vitamins, minerals 9 / 10To promote regular defecation, ______ to ______ mL intake and a _____ ______ diet intake is recommended. 1000 2000 high fiber 500 1000 high fiber 2000 3000 high fiber None of the above 10 / 10___ ____ ___ tests are used to detect gastrointestinal bleeding Cell occult blood ELISA Fecal occult blood PCR Your score is
