Ostomy terms and questions and
answers already passed
adhesives - correct answers material used to attach two objects or surfaces,
such as glue
allergic contact dermatitis - correct answers inflammation fo the skin resulting
from contact with an allergen
anastomosis - correct answers formation of a connection between two usually
distinct structures or portions of a structure
cecostomy - correct answers surgical creation of an opening from the
beginning of the large intestine (cecum) to the abdominal wall
clip - correct answers closing device, required for some ostomy pouches
cohesion - correct answers ability of the skin barrier to maintain its integrity
when exposed to moisture
colostomy - correct answers surgically created opening (stoma) from the colon
(large intestine) to the abdominal wall to allow stool to pass out of the body
conduit - correct answers passageway
cystectomy - correct answers excision or resection fo the bladder
denudation - correct answers stripping of superficial skin surface
, filtered pouch - correct answers ostomy output collection bag that incorporates
an odor filtration apparatus
flange - correct answers rim used for attachment to another object, such as an
ostomy pouch
flatus - correct answers gas or air generated in the stomach and/or intestines
and expelled via the anus
hartmann procedure - correct answers common temporary colostomy surgery
that involves leaving the distal portion of the colon in place and oversewn for
closure to create a Hartmann's pouch
hydrocolloids - correct answers substance that forms a gel as fluid is
absorbed and is used in some ostomy products to absorb perspiration and
other metabolic secretions while preventing fungal and bacterial invasion
hydronephrosis - correct answers enlargement of the kidneys as urine collects
in the renal pelvis and kidney tissue
hyperplasia - correct answers abnormal increase in the volume of a tissue or
organ
ileal conduit - correct answers surgical removal of a section at the end of the
small bowel (ileum) and relocation as a passageway for urine from the
kidneys to the outside of the body through a stoma
ileostomy - correct answers surgical opening created in the ileum to bypass
the entire large intestine
answers already passed
adhesives - correct answers material used to attach two objects or surfaces,
such as glue
allergic contact dermatitis - correct answers inflammation fo the skin resulting
from contact with an allergen
anastomosis - correct answers formation of a connection between two usually
distinct structures or portions of a structure
cecostomy - correct answers surgical creation of an opening from the
beginning of the large intestine (cecum) to the abdominal wall
clip - correct answers closing device, required for some ostomy pouches
cohesion - correct answers ability of the skin barrier to maintain its integrity
when exposed to moisture
colostomy - correct answers surgically created opening (stoma) from the colon
(large intestine) to the abdominal wall to allow stool to pass out of the body
conduit - correct answers passageway
cystectomy - correct answers excision or resection fo the bladder
denudation - correct answers stripping of superficial skin surface
, filtered pouch - correct answers ostomy output collection bag that incorporates
an odor filtration apparatus
flange - correct answers rim used for attachment to another object, such as an
ostomy pouch
flatus - correct answers gas or air generated in the stomach and/or intestines
and expelled via the anus
hartmann procedure - correct answers common temporary colostomy surgery
that involves leaving the distal portion of the colon in place and oversewn for
closure to create a Hartmann's pouch
hydrocolloids - correct answers substance that forms a gel as fluid is
absorbed and is used in some ostomy products to absorb perspiration and
other metabolic secretions while preventing fungal and bacterial invasion
hydronephrosis - correct answers enlargement of the kidneys as urine collects
in the renal pelvis and kidney tissue
hyperplasia - correct answers abnormal increase in the volume of a tissue or
organ
ileal conduit - correct answers surgical removal of a section at the end of the
small bowel (ileum) and relocation as a passageway for urine from the
kidneys to the outside of the body through a stoma
ileostomy - correct answers surgical opening created in the ileum to bypass
the entire large intestine
