Bowel Diversion Surgeries
A surgically created temporary or permanent opening is called 1._____________. The intestine is
then brought to the abdominal wall and stool is passed out of the body through the
2._____________. -correct answer_1. an ostomy 2. stoma The nurse cares for a client with an
ostomy. Using the image above, identify in which ostomy location the nurse can expect
formed stool to be present? Select all that apply. -correct answer_A,D Which of the following
ostomy supplies is pictured above? -correct answer_Wafer Place the steps for abdominal
assessment in the correct order: -correct answer_*Inspection *Auscultation *Palpation
1.____________ is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes severe 2.__________, abdominal pain,
fatigue, and weight loss. 3._____________ is found in abnormal growths, called 4.__________, in the
large intestine and rectum. -correct answer_1. Crohn's disease 2. Diarrhea 3. Colorectal Cancer
4. Polyps Using the image above, identify where you would expect to find a colostomy with
liquid stool. -correct answer_B Which statement indicates a need for more client teaching
about how to change a pouching system for an ostomy? Select all that apply. -correct
answer_*"I will cut the wafer 2/3 inch larger than the stoma." Match the developmental
consideration with the correct age group. -correct answer_Infants and Children -Use smaller
pouches -May have increased flatus -Stoma will change with growth Older adults -Be aware of
limited vision -Be aware of manual dexterity issues -Assess cognitive status to determine
self-care ability Which of the following factors influence bowel elimination? Select all that
apply. -correct answer_*Medications *Diet *Age Those patients with Crohn's disease have an
increased risk for which other disease? -correct answer_Colorectal Cancer During a
colonoscopy, the physician found abnormal structures in the intestine that should be tested
for cancer. What are these abnormal findings called? -correct answer_Polyps Select the letter
corresponding to the area in the image where an ileostomy would be placed. -correct
answer_C Clients with 1._______________ are at risk for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
because they will always have 2.____________ stool. -correct answer_1. an ileostomy 2. liquid
Shortly after surgery, the client has the new stoma below. What actions should the nurse take?
-correct answer_Nothing. The stoma is of normal color. A nurse is assisting a client with a new
ostomy to make proper dietary choices. Which menu option should the nurse recommend?
-correct answer_Chicken broth Which of these statements is accurate in describing the
concerns of clients with ostomies? -correct answer_The cultural significance of an ileostomy
may be unique for each individual.
A surgically created temporary or permanent opening is called 1._____________. The intestine is
then brought to the abdominal wall and stool is passed out of the body through the
2._____________. -correct answer_1. an ostomy 2. stoma The nurse cares for a client with an
ostomy. Using the image above, identify in which ostomy location the nurse can expect
formed stool to be present? Select all that apply. -correct answer_A,D Which of the following
ostomy supplies is pictured above? -correct answer_Wafer Place the steps for abdominal
assessment in the correct order: -correct answer_*Inspection *Auscultation *Palpation
1.____________ is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes severe 2.__________, abdominal pain,
fatigue, and weight loss. 3._____________ is found in abnormal growths, called 4.__________, in the
large intestine and rectum. -correct answer_1. Crohn's disease 2. Diarrhea 3. Colorectal Cancer
4. Polyps Using the image above, identify where you would expect to find a colostomy with
liquid stool. -correct answer_B Which statement indicates a need for more client teaching
about how to change a pouching system for an ostomy? Select all that apply. -correct
answer_*"I will cut the wafer 2/3 inch larger than the stoma." Match the developmental
consideration with the correct age group. -correct answer_Infants and Children -Use smaller
pouches -May have increased flatus -Stoma will change with growth Older adults -Be aware of
limited vision -Be aware of manual dexterity issues -Assess cognitive status to determine
self-care ability Which of the following factors influence bowel elimination? Select all that
apply. -correct answer_*Medications *Diet *Age Those patients with Crohn's disease have an
increased risk for which other disease? -correct answer_Colorectal Cancer During a
colonoscopy, the physician found abnormal structures in the intestine that should be tested
for cancer. What are these abnormal findings called? -correct answer_Polyps Select the letter
corresponding to the area in the image where an ileostomy would be placed. -correct
answer_C Clients with 1._______________ are at risk for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
because they will always have 2.____________ stool. -correct answer_1. an ileostomy 2. liquid
Shortly after surgery, the client has the new stoma below. What actions should the nurse take?
-correct answer_Nothing. The stoma is of normal color. A nurse is assisting a client with a new
ostomy to make proper dietary choices. Which menu option should the nurse recommend?
-correct answer_Chicken broth Which of these statements is accurate in describing the
concerns of clients with ostomies? -correct answer_The cultural significance of an ileostomy
may be unique for each individual.
