Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

3. The visual examination of the lining of
   the distal sigmoid colon, the rectum, and
   the anal canal using either a flexible or
   rigid instrument


4. Barium sulfate is instilled into the large
   intestine through a rectal tube inserted
   through the anus. Fluoroscopy projects
   consecutive x-ray images onto a screen
   for continuous observation of the flow of
   the barium.


5. Visual examination of the lining of the
   large intestine with a flexible, fiber-optic
   endoscope


6. The patient drinks barium sulfate, which
   coats the esophagus, stomach, and small
   intestine to produce better visualization.


7. Visual examination of the lining of the
   esophagus, the stomach, and the upper
   duodenum with a flexible, fiber-optic
   endoscope


8. Use of a commercial tape, dipstick, or solu-
   tion to test for pH or blood in the stool
   Match the type of enema in Part A with its use
   listed in Part B. Some questions may have more
   than one answer.
   PART A
   a.Oil-retention enemas
   b.Carminative enemas
   c.Medicated enemas
   d.Anthelmintic enemas
   e.Nutritive enemas
   f.Return flow or Harris flush enemas
   PART B
   9. Used to lubricate the stool and intestinal
   mucosa, making defecation easier


9. Administered to destroy intestinal
   parasites


10. Used to administer medications that are
    absorbed through the rectal mucosa


11. Used to administer fluids and nutrition
    rectally


12. Used to help expel flatus from the
    rectum and provide relief from gaseous
    distention

Match the term in Part A with its definition

listed in Part B.

PART A

a.Chyme

b.Feces

c.Stool

d.Flatus

e.Bowel movement

f.Hemorrhoids

g.Constipation

h.Diarrhea

i.Incontinence

j.Valsalva maneuver

k.Peristalsis

PART B

14. The passage of dry, hard stools


15. Waste product of digestion


16. The passage of excessively liquid and
    unformed stools


17. Waste product that reaches the distal
    end of the colon


18. Intestinal gas


19. The inability of the anal sphincter to
    control the discharge of fecal and
    gaseous material


20. Excreted feces


21. The emptying of the intestines


22. The contraction of the circular and lon-
    gitudinal muscles of the intestine
    Match the organs of the gastrointestinal system
    listed in Part A with the illustration in Part B.
    PART A
    a.Splenic flexure
    b.Sigmoid colon
    c.Cecum
    d.Hepatic flexure
    e.Common bile duct
    f.Stomach
    g.Esophagus

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