Colorado CNA Practice Exam

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The best position for bowel elimination is:

Leaned back and reclining
Lying down straight
Squatting and leaning forward
Standing upright

The correct answer is: Squatting and leaning forward

Bowel elimination occurs when muscles in the bowels contract and relax to push stool out through the rectum. Squatting and leaning forward allows for maximum relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles, making it the most efficient position for bowel movements. Lying down straight or reclining may put added strain on the muscles and make it more difficult to eliminate waste. Standing upright may also make it more difficult for the bowels to move waste through the rectum. Therefore, squatting and leaning forward is the best position for bowel elimination.