Ostomy care Test 3 Questions and CORRECT Answers| Latest

Ostomy care Test 3 Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers| Latest



What is an ostomy?
A surgically created opening in the abdomen in which the large intestine is
connected for elimination of fecal matter into an appliance specifically designed
for this purpose


If the ostomy is more distal, what does that mean?
there is functioning bowel remaining & intestinal contents will resemble normal
feces


Why an ostomy?
1. GI disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis)
2. Infection
3. Cancer (colon or rectal)
4. Injury
5. Congenital Defects
6. Obstruction
May be permanent or reversible




What is a stoma?

, The portion of the intestine (large or small bowel) that is pulled through the
abdomen and that is visible




What is an end stoma?
1. Single Barrel This surgery removes the colon below the colostomy, including the
rectum and anal opening




Is an end stoma temporary or permanent?
permanent




end stoma description
a. Proximal end to abdominal surface
b. Single stoma
c. Distal portion removed (permanent) or over sewn (Hartmann's Pouch-can have
takedown)
d. Permanent or temporary




if the distal portion is removed from an end stoma, is it temporary or permanent?
permanent