Concepts of Care for Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Conditions

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to noninflammatory intestinal conditions, focusing on definitions, concepts, and medical terms from the lecture notes.

Elimination

The process of expelling waste from the body.

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Maintaining the proper levels of fluids and electrolytes in the body for optimal physiological function.

Intestinal Obstruction

A blockage that prevents the contents of the intestines from passing through.

Mechanical Obstruction

Obstruction caused by physical blockage in the intestines.

Nonmechanical Obstruction

Obstruction caused by conditions that affect the movement of the intestines, such as paralytic ileus.

Telescoping of the bowel

A form of obstruction where a section of the intestine folds into itself.

Volvulus

A twisting of the intestines that can obstruct the flow of contents.

Etiology

The study of the cause of a disease or condition.

Adhesions

Scar tissue that can cause tissues and organs to stick together.

Intussusception

A condition where a part of the intestine folds into another section.

Hernia

A condition where an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue.

Fecal Impaction

A mass of dry, hard stool that will not pass.

Strictures

Narrowing of the intestines that can cause obstruction.

Incidence

The rate or frequency at which a disease occurs.

Prevalence

The total number of cases of a disease in a given population at a specific time.

Obstipation

Severe constipation that leads to the inability to pass gas or stool.

Distention

Swelling or enlargement caused by internal pressure, often in the abdomen.

Laboratory Assessment

Tests performed on blood or other bodily fluids to evaluate health.

CT or MTI

Imaging techniques used to visualize the interior of the body.

Exploratory laparotomy

A surgical procedure to open the abdomen and examine its contents.

Self-management education

Teaching patients how to manage their own health conditions.

Colostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening from the colon to the outside of the body.

IBS-D

Irritable Bowel Syndrome characterized by diarrhea.

IBS-C

Irritable Bowel Syndrome characterized by constipation.

IBS-M

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with a mix of diarrhea and constipation.

Fatigue

A state of intense exhaustion or tiredness.

Malaise

A general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness.

Hemorrhoids

Swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus.

Prolapsed Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids that have protruded outside of the anus.

Hemorrhoidectomy

Surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids.

Dietary Fiber

Plant-based carbohydrates that the body cannot digest, important for bowel health.