CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is a colostomy? - correct answersA surgically created opening of the colon out onto the
abdomen wall.
Locations of colostomy - correct answersascending - right side- liquid stool
transverse- mid abd - loose to partly formed stool
descending - left upper quad- normal stool
sigmoid - left lower quad- normal stool
What is ileostomy? - correct answerscreated with part of small intestine (the entire large
intestine or colon has been removed) onto the abdomen
Where is ileostomy located - correct answers* RLQ
* Drain liquid stool
* Rich in digestive enzymes , electrolytes, and water
Risk for ileostomy - correct answers* dehydration
* electrolyte imbalance
* skin breakdown around stoma
Ostomy pouch care - correct answers* empty when 1/3 to 1/2 full
* change every 3 to 5 days
* change when gut less active
Colostomy Irrigation - correct answers* performed to remove stool from colon using enema
(warm water)
* essential for bowel training and constipation