Question

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QUES: Constipation may be defined as:

1)the discharge of frequent, loose, unformed stools.

2)the infrequent passage of dry, hard stools.

3)the inability to control the excretion of faeces

4)the excessive formation of gas in the stomach and intestines.

QUES: The three main elements necessary for normal bowel activity and avoiding constipation are:

1)adequate fluid input, monounsaturated oils and anal sphincter tone

2)reducing emotional stress, dietary fibre and regular laxatives

3)dietary fibre, adequate fluid input and sufficient physical activity

4)laxatives, sufficient physical activity and reducing emotional stress.

QUES: An evacuant suppository acts by:

1)softening and lubricating the faeces to facilitate easier passage and excretion.

2)increasing peristalsis through the irritation of intestinal sensory nerve endings

3)introducing water into the faeces, allowing the faeces to easily pass out.

4) both 1 and 2

QUES: An evacuant enema involves:

1)administering a drug rectally.

2) introducing electrolytes into the intestines to counteract cellular loss.

3) introducing a solution into the rectum and sigmoid colon.

4) introducing fluids into the intestines to facilitate hydration

QUES: The purpose of ordering an X-ray for digestive conditions is to:

1) aid in the diagnosis of abdominal masses and bowel obstruction.

2) aid in the identification of bone fragments for removal.

3) aid in the diagnosis of administering appropriate medication.

4) aid in the identification of polyps and tumours.

QUES: The purpose of a biopsy is to:

1) obtain a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination.

2) obtain a specimen of cancerous cells for examination.

3) obtain a specimen of fluid for chemical examination.

4) obtain a specimen of blood for microscopic examination.

Answer 1

Ques. Constipation may be defined as

- the infrequent passage of dry, hard stools.

Ques. The three main elements necessary for normal bowel activity and avoiding constipation are

-dietary fibre, adequate fluid input and sufficient physical activity

QUES: An evacuant suppository acts by:

softening and lubricating the faeces to facilitate easier passage and excretion.

QUES: An evacuant enema involves

introducing a solution into the rectum and sigmoid colon.

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