Exam 2: NU136 / NU 136 (Latest
Version 2025 / 2026) Fundamentals of Nursing | Review Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
structures involved in waste elimination
Answer:
large intestine §Ascending colon §Transverse colon §Descending colon §Sigmoid colon §Rectum §Anus
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Question:
small intestine function (3)
Answer:
- processes chyme into a more liquid state
- adds bile from liver to help break down fats
- vili on sm intestine walls absorb nutrients
Question:
Large intestine function
Answer:
- absorbs water, sodium, chlorides
- waste material stored until expelled
Question:
Peristalsis
Answer:
moves chyme & gas thru intestines in wave-like motions (causing bowel sounds)
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Question:
____ is stored in the sigmoid colon until the gastrocolic reflex initiates defecation
Answer:
feces
Question:
Normal stool
Answer:
-color: light to dark brown
-consistency: soft-formed in children and adults, consists of 1/4 solids and 3/4 water
-appearance: affected by diet and metabolism
-composition: solid materials consists of 70% undigested roughage from
carbohydrates, fat, protein, and inorganic matter, and 30% dead bacteria
Question:
Hypoactive bowel & constipation:
Answer:
- Indicates a decrease in peristalsis
- usually results in constipation
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