Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants - Chapter 26 (Workbook)

colostomy

A surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon (colo) and the body's surface

constipation

The passage of a hard, dry stool

defecation

The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; a bowel movement

dehydration

The excessive loss of water from tissues

diarrhea

The frequent passage of liquid stools

enema

The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon

fecal impaction

The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum

fecal incontinence

The inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus

feces

The semi-solid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus; also called a stool or stools

flatulence

The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines

flatus

Gas or air passed through the anus

ileostomy

A surgically created opening (stomy) between the ileum (small intestine {ileo}) and the body's surface

ostomy

A surgically created opening that connects an internal organ to the body's surface; see "colostomy" and "ileostomy"

peristalsis

The alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles

stoma

A surgically created opening seen on the body's surface; see "colostomy" and "ileostomy"

stool

Excreted feces

suppository

A cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature

BM

bowel movement

CMS

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

GI

Gastro-intestinal

ID

Identification

IV

Intravenous

mL

milliliter

oz

ounce

SSE

Soapsuds enema