Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

What is the term for solid body waste excreted through the anus from the large intestine?

1. Gas generated in the stomach or bowels.

2. A mass of dry hard stool that remains packed in the rectum and cannot be expelled.

3. The act or process of eating or being fed.

4. An upright panel forming the foot of a bed.

The correct answer is: A mass of dry hard stool that remains packed in the rectum and cannot be expelled.

The correct term for solid body waste excreted through the anus from the large intestine is not best reflected by the chosen answer. Instead, the appropriate term for this waste is typically referred to as "feces" or "stool." The explanation provided for option B describes a specific medical condition known as fecal impaction, where a mass of dry hard stool remains packed in the rectum and cannot be expelled. While this condition pertains to stool and could be relevant in discussions about waste and bowel health, it does not represent the general term for the excretion of solid body waste. The other options detail entirely different concepts that do not relate to solid waste excretion at all. For instance, one option mentions gas generated in the stomach or bowels, another concerns the eating process, and the last describes a piece of furniture, which are unrelated to the question about solid body waste. Understanding feces as the correct term will help grasp the overall context of excretion and the digestive process in health care and CNA training.