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OSTOMY CARE FINAL EXAM | 2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED |
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is an ostomy? - (ANSWER)An opening or outlet through the abdominal wall that is
created surgically for the purpose of eliminating waste
What is the opening of an ostomy called? - (ANSWER)Stoma
How many Americans have an ostomy? - (ANSWER)Over 700,000
Why would one need need an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)Results from congenital disease like
inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and/or Crohn's
Why would one need a colostomy? - (ANSWER)Results from colon and/or rectum cancer,
diverticulitis, and/or trauma
Why would one need a urostomy - (ANSWER)A urinary diversion intended to correct bladder
loss or bladder dysfunction
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What is the most common type of ostomy? - (ANSWER)An ileostomy
What are the three types of ostomies? - (ANSWER)Ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy
Are ostomies permanent or temporary? - (ANSWER)They may be either
Why would one have a temporary ostomy? - (ANSWER)To protect areas of the colon or rectum
after surgical repair - the colon can be reconnected and bowel continuity is restored
What is an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)An ostomy in which a portion of the ileum is brought
through the abdominal wall; an internal "pouch" is created from the ileum
Intussusception - (ANSWER)Inserting a portion of the intestine through an adjacent piece
When is an intussusception used? - (ANSWER)In an ileostomy to create a nipple that prevents
stool and gas from coming out
Discharge from an ileostomy - (ANSWER)Liquid to semisoft and continous; contains intestinal
enzymes
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Emptying from an ileostomy - (ANSWER)A catheter is inserted into the "nipple" in order to
remove contents
How often is it required to empty an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)Frequent at first, but eventually the
pouch stretches so that it only needs to be drained three to five times daily
Is an external pouch needed for an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)No
What is a colostomy? - (ANSWER)A portion of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall
What are the types of colostomies? - (ANSWER)Ascending, transverse, and descending/sigmoid
Output for ascending colostomy - (ANSWER)Liquid to semi-liquid output
Output for transverse colostomy - (ANSWER)Liquid to semi-formed stool
Output for descending colostomy - (ANSWER)Semi-formed to formed stool
OSTOMY CARE FINAL EXAM | 2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED |
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is an ostomy? - (ANSWER)An opening or outlet through the abdominal wall that is
created surgically for the purpose of eliminating waste
What is the opening of an ostomy called? - (ANSWER)Stoma
How many Americans have an ostomy? - (ANSWER)Over 700,000
Why would one need need an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)Results from congenital disease like
inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and/or Crohn's
Why would one need a colostomy? - (ANSWER)Results from colon and/or rectum cancer,
diverticulitis, and/or trauma
Why would one need a urostomy - (ANSWER)A urinary diversion intended to correct bladder
loss or bladder dysfunction
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What is the most common type of ostomy? - (ANSWER)An ileostomy
What are the three types of ostomies? - (ANSWER)Ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy
Are ostomies permanent or temporary? - (ANSWER)They may be either
Why would one have a temporary ostomy? - (ANSWER)To protect areas of the colon or rectum
after surgical repair - the colon can be reconnected and bowel continuity is restored
What is an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)An ostomy in which a portion of the ileum is brought
through the abdominal wall; an internal "pouch" is created from the ileum
Intussusception - (ANSWER)Inserting a portion of the intestine through an adjacent piece
When is an intussusception used? - (ANSWER)In an ileostomy to create a nipple that prevents
stool and gas from coming out
Discharge from an ileostomy - (ANSWER)Liquid to semisoft and continous; contains intestinal
enzymes
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Emptying from an ileostomy - (ANSWER)A catheter is inserted into the "nipple" in order to
remove contents
How often is it required to empty an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)Frequent at first, but eventually the
pouch stretches so that it only needs to be drained three to five times daily
Is an external pouch needed for an ileostomy? - (ANSWER)No
What is a colostomy? - (ANSWER)A portion of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall
What are the types of colostomies? - (ANSWER)Ascending, transverse, and descending/sigmoid
Output for ascending colostomy - (ANSWER)Liquid to semi-liquid output
Output for transverse colostomy - (ANSWER)Liquid to semi-formed stool
Output for descending colostomy - (ANSWER)Semi-formed to formed stool
