Ostomy Care Questions and Answers Graded A

What is an ostomy? An opening or outlet through the abdominal wall that is created surgically for the purpose of eliminating waste What is the opening of an ostomy called? Stoma How many Americans have an ostomy? Over 700,000 Why would one need need an ileostomy? Results from congenital disease like inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and/or Crohn's Why would one need a colostomy? Results from colon and/or rectum cancer, diverticulitis, and/or trauma Why would one need a urostomy A urinary diversion intended to correct bladder loss or bladder dysfunction What is the most common type of ostomy? An ileostomy What are the three types of ostomies? Ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy Are ostomies permanent or temporary? They may be either Why would one have a temporary ostomy? To protect areas of the colon or rectum after surgical repair - the colon can be reconnected and bowel continuity is restored What is an ileostomy? An ostomy in which a portion of the ileum is brought through the abdominal wall; an internal "pouch" is created from the ileum Intussusception Inserting a portion of the intestine through an adjacent piece When is an intussusception used? In an ileostomy to create a nipple that prevents stool and gas from coming out Discharge from an ileostomy Liquid to semisoft and continous; contains intestinal enzymes Emptying from an ileostomy A catheter is inserted into the "nipple" in order to remove contents How often is it required to empty an ileostomy? Frequent at first, but eventually the pouch stretches so that it only needs to be drained three to five times daily Is an external pouch needed for an ileostomy? No What is a colostomy? A portion of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall What are the types of colostomies? Ascending, transverse, and descending/sigmoid Output for ascending colostomy Liquid to semi-liquid output Output for transverse colostomy Liquid to semi-formed stool Output for descending colostomy Semi-formed to formed stool