Ostomy Care - MedSurg - Exam 2 questions and answers A+
Grade 2026\2027
To create a stoma during colon surgery, the surgeon pulls part of the small or large intestine to the
_________________________.
The intestine is sewn into __________________.
- correct answer surface of the skin.
an opening in the abdomen.
Where does the intestine empty and waste in to?
- correct answer The intestine end empties waste into an ostomy appliance (a pouch/bag attached
around the stoma)
Why/When are ostomies used?
- correct answer They're used when part of the bowels or bladder either need to heal or be removed.
Ostomies can be permanent or temporary. If organs are permanently damaged, the client will likely
need a permanent ostomy. However, if part of the intestine needs to heal for a while, they might have a
temporary ostomy.
Are ostomies considered incontinent or continent?
- correct answer Ostomies don't have sphincters. They are considered "incontinent." The client can
modify diet and eating times to help with gas and output.
How many types of stomas are there? and how are they names?
- correct answer There are several types of stomas. Stomas are named according to how and where they
are created. The three most common types of ostomies are
, Ileostomy
Colostomy
Urostomy
define an Ileostomy?
- correct answer An ileostomy is made from the ileum (3rd portion of the small intestine).
A stoma is created using the small intestine so waste can bypass the large colon and rectum.
Ileostomies are the most common type of temporary stomas.
Which type of people are ileostomies usually created for?
- correct answer Ileostomies are typically created for those with Chron's disease, ulcerative colitis, or
bowel cancer.
Ileostomies always require a pouching system to contain the liquid fecal waste (effluent), which is high
in digestive enzymes
When digestive enzymes come in contact with tissues outside the intestinal tract, such as skin around
the stoma,______________________________________.
************************************************
- correct answer tissue destruction can occur.
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The longer the digestive fluid/stool is in contact with peristomal tissue,
_______________________________.
****************************************************
- correct answer the greater the destruction.
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Grade 2026\2027
To create a stoma during colon surgery, the surgeon pulls part of the small or large intestine to the
_________________________.
The intestine is sewn into __________________.
- correct answer surface of the skin.
an opening in the abdomen.
Where does the intestine empty and waste in to?
- correct answer The intestine end empties waste into an ostomy appliance (a pouch/bag attached
around the stoma)
Why/When are ostomies used?
- correct answer They're used when part of the bowels or bladder either need to heal or be removed.
Ostomies can be permanent or temporary. If organs are permanently damaged, the client will likely
need a permanent ostomy. However, if part of the intestine needs to heal for a while, they might have a
temporary ostomy.
Are ostomies considered incontinent or continent?
- correct answer Ostomies don't have sphincters. They are considered "incontinent." The client can
modify diet and eating times to help with gas and output.
How many types of stomas are there? and how are they names?
- correct answer There are several types of stomas. Stomas are named according to how and where they
are created. The three most common types of ostomies are
, Ileostomy
Colostomy
Urostomy
define an Ileostomy?
- correct answer An ileostomy is made from the ileum (3rd portion of the small intestine).
A stoma is created using the small intestine so waste can bypass the large colon and rectum.
Ileostomies are the most common type of temporary stomas.
Which type of people are ileostomies usually created for?
- correct answer Ileostomies are typically created for those with Chron's disease, ulcerative colitis, or
bowel cancer.
Ileostomies always require a pouching system to contain the liquid fecal waste (effluent), which is high
in digestive enzymes
When digestive enzymes come in contact with tissues outside the intestinal tract, such as skin around
the stoma,______________________________________.
************************************************
- correct answer tissue destruction can occur.
************************************
The longer the digestive fluid/stool is in contact with peristomal tissue,
_______________________________.
****************************************************
- correct answer the greater the destruction.
**********************************
