Ostomy Care Flashcards
1
Q
Ostomy
A
a surgically created opening from the intestines to the outside of the body and into an ostomy appliance
2
Q
Colostomy
A
opens from the large bowel and expels feces
3
Q
ileostomy
A
drains liquid stool from the distal part of the small bowel into a ileostomy appliance
4
Q
Why do surgeons create these temporary/permanent ostomies?
A
to treat cancer, trauma, or inflammatory bowel disease
5
Q
PCT ostomy task
A
emptying pouch, cleaning the ostomy and skin around it, reapplying the appliance
6
Q
When do you empty ostomy pouch?
A
When they are half full
