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NUR170 Elimination: Questions & Complete SolutionsSecretion and excretion of physiological waste products by the kidneys and
intestines. Right Ans - Elimination.
How does the bladder work to expel urine? Right Ans - Fills up from
ureters, expands and a signal is sent to brain, signal is sent back to bladder
detrusor muscles contract and internal sphicter involuntary opens.
What bladder sphincters are voluntary and involuntary? Right Ans -
Internal sphincters are involuntary and relax when detrusor muscles contract.
External sphincters are voluntary (except infants).
What is the regular range for elimination? Right Ans - Urine 5-6 times a
day. Defecation varies alot 2-3 times a week to 3 times a day.
Medication that stimulates muscles in the bowel to promote defecation.
Right Ans - Suppositories
Medication that is liquid saline inserted in rectum to draw water in colon and
promote bowl movement. Right Ans - Enemas
Medication that is a fiber supplement that increases bulk and promotes
passage of stool. Right Ans - Laxatives
Medication that moistens the stool and help prevent dehydration. Right
Ans - Stool softeners.
Medication that causes rhythmic muscle contractions in the intestines.
Right Ans - Stimulant
A stool medication that increases the amount of water in the intestine to
soften stools. Right Ans - Osmotic
Medication that greases the stool, allowing it to move through the intestine
more quickly. Right Ans - lubricants
, medication that draws water into the colon for easier passage of stool
Right Ans - Saline laxatives
A urinary ________involves the surgical creation of an alternate route for
excretion of urine. Right Ans - Urinary diversion/stoma
When, how often, do you clamp the foley tube when first inserted and
draining? Right Ans - Every 500mL to 1000mL, to prevent hypotension.
Identify factors that influence urinary and bowel elimination. Right Ans -
Diet, fluid, activity of muscles, muscle tone, medications, diagnostic
procedures or surgical procedures.
Name some soluble fibers sources. Right Ans - Lean meats, rice
Name some insoluble fiber sources Right Ans - fresh fruit, berries, raw
veggies, whole grains, legumes, beans.
What is BRAT diet? Right Ans - bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast. Slows
digestive metabolism.
Name some food that cause lots of gas. Right Ans - Cabbage, onions,
broccoli, cauliflower
How does alcohol effect urine output? Right Ans - More urine output.
Inhibits ADH.
Why is a person on long bedrest at risk for constipation? Right Ans -
Abdominal and pelvic muscles may not be strong enough.
What effects will long-term use of a foley catheter be used? Right Ans -
Bladder muscles weaken and incontinence may occur. Bladder training
needed.
How does opiates and narcotics effect bowel elimination? Right Ans - They
effect GI Motility = constipation
Name some ANS drugs that may affect elimination. Right Ans -
antihypertensives, antidepressants, anticholigernics, antihistamines
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