Ostomy care Test 3 Exam Questions and
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What is an ostomy?
A surgically created opening in the abdomen in which the large intestine is
connected for elimination of fecal matter into an appliance specifically designed
for this purpose
If the ostomy is more distal, what does that mean?
there is functioning bowel remaining & intestinal contents will resemble normal
feces
Why an ostomy?
1. GI disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis)
2. Infection
3. Cancer (colon or rectal)
4. Injury
5. Congenital Defects
6. Obstruction
May be permanent or reversible
What is a stoma?
, The portion of the intestine (large or small bowel) that is pulled through the
abdomen and that is visible
What is an end stoma?
1. Single Barrel This surgery removes the colon below the colostomy, including the
rectum and anal opening
Is an end stoma temporary or permanent?
permanent
end stoma description
a. Proximal end to abdominal surface
b. Single stoma
c. Distal portion removed (permanent) or over sewn (Hartmann's Pouch-can have
takedown)
d. Permanent or temporary
if the distal portion is removed from an end stoma, is it temporary or permanent?
permanent
CORRECT Answers| Latest
What is an ostomy?
A surgically created opening in the abdomen in which the large intestine is
connected for elimination of fecal matter into an appliance specifically designed
for this purpose
If the ostomy is more distal, what does that mean?
there is functioning bowel remaining & intestinal contents will resemble normal
feces
Why an ostomy?
1. GI disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis)
2. Infection
3. Cancer (colon or rectal)
4. Injury
5. Congenital Defects
6. Obstruction
May be permanent or reversible
What is a stoma?
, The portion of the intestine (large or small bowel) that is pulled through the
abdomen and that is visible
What is an end stoma?
1. Single Barrel This surgery removes the colon below the colostomy, including the
rectum and anal opening
Is an end stoma temporary or permanent?
permanent
end stoma description
a. Proximal end to abdominal surface
b. Single stoma
c. Distal portion removed (permanent) or over sewn (Hartmann's Pouch-can have
takedown)
d. Permanent or temporary
if the distal portion is removed from an end stoma, is it temporary or permanent?
permanent
