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What is the main function of the gallbladder in the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Stores bile (correct)
  • Produces enzymes that help in digestion
  • Absorbs water, salt, and minerals
  • Breaks down food into a liquid mixture

    • Which part of the gastrointestinal tract absorbs nutrients and passes the remaining liquid waste to the colon?

  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Rectum
  • Esophagus
  • Mouth

    • What is the main function of the rectum in the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Moves food from the mouth to the stomach
  • Stores stool until a bowel movement happens (correct)
  • Breaks down food into a liquid mixture
  • Takes in food and begins digestion

    • In ostomy surgery, what is the purpose of fecal/urinary diversion?

    <p>Redirecting fecal or urinary flow from its normal path (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ in the gastrointestinal tract produces bile to aid in digestion?

    <p>Liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the colon in the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Absorbs water, salt, and minerals from waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an ostomy procedure?

    <p>To manage bowel or urinary waste diversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT listed as an indication for ostomy surgery in the text?

    <p>Diabetes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a stoma from an ostomy?

    <p>An ostomy diverts waste externally through a stoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what part of the body is a colostomy typically created?

    <p>Left side of the abdomen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does waste (stool) from a colostomy look like?

    <p>Reddish-brown in color (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a colostomy function in waste elimination?

    <p>Waste is collected in a special pouch over the stoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to support the abdominal area with support belts or garments post-ostomy surgery?

    <p>To reduce stoma-related complications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of topical application of silver nitrate in managing granulomas around the stoma?

    <p>To reduce the size of the granulomas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of preoperatively marking the stoma site?

    <p>To reduce time for pouch application independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication is characterized by a dark, black stoma due to inadequate blood supply?

    <p>Stoma necrosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stomal complication involves partial or total breakdown of the sutures joining the stoma to the skin edge?

    <p>Mucocutaneous separation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Peter Cataldo emphasize when it comes to stoma site selection?

    <p>'Better to create an ugly stoma in a good location' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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