Ostomy Exam 1 Questions with Verified Answers
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Terms in this set (201)
Where is the Vitamin B12 intrinsic Last 100 cm of ileum
factor complex absorbed?
What part of the alimentary canal is Small intestine
essential for nutrient absorption?
What is the average length of the GI 25 feet The GI tract is essentially a hollow
tract? muscular tube from the mouth to the **** the
length varies between individuals typically
measuring during life around 25 feet and after
death close to 35 feet
,which tissue layer of the alimentary muscularis
canal coordinate rhythmic the muscularis consists of two smooth muscle
peristaltic contractions of the layers A circular inner layer and a longitudinal
muscles which results in the mixing outer layer and coordinates rythmetic peristaltic
and the forward propulsion of food contractions of the muscles resulting in the
bolus through the stomach and mixture and forward propulsion of food bolus
intestine through the stomach and intestines
Which tissue layer of the alimentary serosa
canal is involved when a patient is The serosa which covers the structures within the
experiencing the pain of bowel peritoneal cavity is in continually with the visceral
inflammation peritoneum and associated with pain of bowel
inflammation
What complication may be avoided serositis
when stomas are matured (everted) The outer layer of the bowel is serosa and
at the time of surgery exposed to air it can lead to necrosis and
sloughing called serositis inflammation of the
serosa if a stoma is not everted at the time of
creation, the seroitis can cause a partial or
complete obstruction of the non matured stoma
Which post surgical patient would A patient with an ileostomy will have significant
the woc nurse monitor for links of the terminal ileum resected and may
percutaneous anemia due to require lifelong vitamin B12 replacement to
impaired absorption of vitamin B12? prevent prayer continuous anemia improve fat
intolerance and reduce weight loss
Which structure of the small villi
intestine may take on some of the Villi are able to transform to some degree
functions of the colon when the elongate or become hypertrophied and thus are
colon is surgically removed capable to increase the absorbative capacity
taking on some of the function of the colon when
the colon is surgically removed
, A patient is undergoing surgery for ileocecal valve
continent diversion which structure the ileocecal valve is smooth muscle that can
of the small intestine may be used function to prevent stoma output from a
as a continent mechanism for this continent diversion
patient?
Of all the organs in the digestive colon
tract which one is considered by The colon function fluid absorption
some to be the organ of transportation of fecal material and storage is not
convenience and is not necessary necessary to sustain life. the small intestine villi
to sustain life? are able to transform to some degree and are
able to increase the absorptive capacity taking
on some of the colon function when the colon is
surgically removed
Patient should be positioned on the sigmoid colon
left side for colonoscopy because the sigmoid: is on the left side of the abdomen
of the S shaped curvature to the and the endoscopist will be able to move the
scope into the S shape sigmoid: if the patient is
laying on the left side
Which organ has the ability to Liver
regenerate up to 70% to it is thought that the liver's blood supply and
destruction before becoming proximity to the individual cells allows the liver to
symptomatic? regenerate
2026/2027 | Complete Nursing Exam Study
Guide | A+ Grade
Terms in this set (201)
Where is the Vitamin B12 intrinsic Last 100 cm of ileum
factor complex absorbed?
What part of the alimentary canal is Small intestine
essential for nutrient absorption?
What is the average length of the GI 25 feet The GI tract is essentially a hollow
tract? muscular tube from the mouth to the **** the
length varies between individuals typically
measuring during life around 25 feet and after
death close to 35 feet
,which tissue layer of the alimentary muscularis
canal coordinate rhythmic the muscularis consists of two smooth muscle
peristaltic contractions of the layers A circular inner layer and a longitudinal
muscles which results in the mixing outer layer and coordinates rythmetic peristaltic
and the forward propulsion of food contractions of the muscles resulting in the
bolus through the stomach and mixture and forward propulsion of food bolus
intestine through the stomach and intestines
Which tissue layer of the alimentary serosa
canal is involved when a patient is The serosa which covers the structures within the
experiencing the pain of bowel peritoneal cavity is in continually with the visceral
inflammation peritoneum and associated with pain of bowel
inflammation
What complication may be avoided serositis
when stomas are matured (everted) The outer layer of the bowel is serosa and
at the time of surgery exposed to air it can lead to necrosis and
sloughing called serositis inflammation of the
serosa if a stoma is not everted at the time of
creation, the seroitis can cause a partial or
complete obstruction of the non matured stoma
Which post surgical patient would A patient with an ileostomy will have significant
the woc nurse monitor for links of the terminal ileum resected and may
percutaneous anemia due to require lifelong vitamin B12 replacement to
impaired absorption of vitamin B12? prevent prayer continuous anemia improve fat
intolerance and reduce weight loss
Which structure of the small villi
intestine may take on some of the Villi are able to transform to some degree
functions of the colon when the elongate or become hypertrophied and thus are
colon is surgically removed capable to increase the absorbative capacity
taking on some of the function of the colon when
the colon is surgically removed
, A patient is undergoing surgery for ileocecal valve
continent diversion which structure the ileocecal valve is smooth muscle that can
of the small intestine may be used function to prevent stoma output from a
as a continent mechanism for this continent diversion
patient?
Of all the organs in the digestive colon
tract which one is considered by The colon function fluid absorption
some to be the organ of transportation of fecal material and storage is not
convenience and is not necessary necessary to sustain life. the small intestine villi
to sustain life? are able to transform to some degree and are
able to increase the absorptive capacity taking
on some of the colon function when the colon is
surgically removed
Patient should be positioned on the sigmoid colon
left side for colonoscopy because the sigmoid: is on the left side of the abdomen
of the S shaped curvature to the and the endoscopist will be able to move the
scope into the S shape sigmoid: if the patient is
laying on the left side
Which organ has the ability to Liver
regenerate up to 70% to it is thought that the liver's blood supply and
destruction before becoming proximity to the individual cells allows the liver to
symptomatic? regenerate
