Lab 1 Flashcards
Expected healthy stoma colour is
Moist & reddish pink
If the stoma is on the right side, this means that the output is
watery
Change the colostomy bag about every
2-4 days
Empty the bag when it is about __ full
⅓
Cut opening at least ___ larger than stoma to avoid pressure on it
⅛
If stoma is protruding into bag, it is called ______.
Let pt rest for ______.
prolapse;
30 mins
Inspection: abdomen should be _______
symmetrical
Inspection:Umbilical contour should be located at ______
midline
Inspection: Palpate for the pulse (____cm _____ umbilical)– should be only slight pulsation
8-10cm;
above
Inspection: use the ___ side of the stethoscope.
Should there be a bruit sound?
Bell;
NO
Auscultation: begin at _________
right lower quadrant
Auscultation: use the ___ side of the stethoscope.
diaphragm
Percussion: predominant sound should be ______ over air-filled structures like ___________
tympany;
small intestine & large intestine
Percussion: ______ should be heard over solid organs like ___________
dullness;
liver & spleen
Percussion: ______ is heard when there is distended abdomen
hyperresonance