Unit 6 Ostomies

Question 1

Stoma

Answer 1

Portion of the bowel that is stored onto the abdomen

Question 2

Effluent

Answer 2

Discharged fecal matter

Question 3

Ileostomy

Answer 3

Surgically created opening into the last portion of the small intestine called ileum

Question 4

Peristalsis

Answer 4

Mass movement of muscle contraction in the colon.

Question 5

Colostomy

Answer 5

Surgical opening in the colon

Question 6

Irrigation

Answer 6

Specific equipment for a continuous flow of water or liquid medication to an organ or wound.

Question 7

Applicance

Answer 7

A collection tool to collect discharged from an ostomy.

Question 8

Colectomy

Answer 8

An operation to remove all or part of the colon (large intestine). The bowel is then reconnected or an opening of the bowel (ostomy) is created on the abdominal wall to allow the contents of the bowel to exit from the body.

Question 9

Excoriation

Answer 9

Refers to a place where your skin is scarped or abraded.

Question 10

Fistula

Answer 10

Is an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel and another structure.

Question 11

Obstruction

Answer 11

Mechanical or function blockage of the intestines which prevents the normal movement of the products of digestion.

Question 12

Revision Stoma

Answer 12

Used to divert faeces or urine outside the body where it can be collected in a bag at the skin.