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Women's Health: An Introduction to Treating Bowel Disorders

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1.  During defecation (bowel movement) which of the following is TRUE:
  1. Rectum contracts
  2. Puborectalis relaxes
  3. External anal sphincter relaxes
  4. All of the above
2.  To maintain continence of stool
  1. The external anal sphincter (EAS) is relaxed
  2. The EAS and puborectalis are contracted
  3. There is no sensation in the rectum
  4. The puborectalis muscle is relaxed
3.  A diagnostic procedure designed to examine the muscle function of the anorectal area is:
  1. EMG biofeedback
  2. Anorectal manometry
  3. Urodynamics
  4. Defecography
4.  Common causes of fecal incontinence include:
  1. Pudendal nerve neuropathy
  2. Obstetric trauma
  3. Rectal prolapse
  4. All of the above
5.  Foods that loosen stool or stimulate bowel movements include all of the following EXCEPT:
  1. Warm foods
  2. Fried foods
  3. Prune juice
  4. Cheese
6.  The recommended daily fiber intake is:
  1. 10 grams
  2. 5 grams
  3. 25-30 grams
  4. 100 grams
7.  An exercise to prescribe for weakness in the pelvic floor:
  1. Jumping jacks
  2. Running
  3. Kegels
  4. Bearing down
8.  The most common digestive problem in the United States is:
  1. Fecal incontinence
  2. Constipation
  3. Flatal incontinence
  4. Impaired rectal sensation
9.  Good toileting behaviors recommended by therapists include all of the following EXCEPT:
  1. Squat posture
  2. Adequate fiber intake
  3. Adequate water intake
  4. Sedentary lifestyle
10.  According to the Rome Diagnotic Criteria for dyssynergia, a person has to have straining on what percentage of bowel movements?
  1. 25%
  2. 50%
  3. 75%
  4. All

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