WEB WOC Ostomy Care: Quiz Questions With Correct Answers

The patient who is NPO for several days is at risk for atrophy of which of the following structures in the mucosal surface of the small bowel? Select one: a. Ligament of Treitz. b. Villi. c. Ampulla of Vater. d. Sphincter of Oddi.-Answer b. Villi. A bowel prep preoperatively for ostomy surgery is routinely utilized to decrease bacteria in the bowel. The section of the bowel with the greatest level of bacteria is: Select one: a. Distal portion of the colon. b. Proximal portion of the colon. c. Distal portion of the small bowel. d. Proximal portion of the small bowel.-Answer a. Distal portion of the colon. An Ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) which is also referred to as the ileoanal reservoir is indicated for which of the following disease processes? Select one: a. Irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's Disease. b. Colorectal cancer and chronic ulcerative colitis. c. Crohn's Disease and chronic ulcerative colitis. d. Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis.-Answer d. Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis. The preferred abdominal location for an ileostomy in the adult is the: Select one: a. LLQ. b. LUQ. c. RLQ. d. RUQ.-Answer c. RLQ. Gary is experiencing a recurrence of his Crohn's Disease. Which of the following symptoms is Gary most likely experiencing? Select one: a. Obstructive abdominal pain. b. Absence of perianal disease. c. Bloody stools with proctitis.