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What is the main function of the gallbladder in the gastrointestinal tract?
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?
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?
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?
In ostomy surgery, what is the purpose of fecal/urinary diversion?
Which organ in the gastrointestinal tract produces bile to aid in digestion?
Which organ in the gastrointestinal tract produces bile to aid in digestion?
What is the function of the colon in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the function of the colon in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the main purpose of an ostomy procedure?
What is the main purpose of an ostomy procedure?
Which condition is NOT listed as an indication for ostomy surgery in the text?
Which condition is NOT listed as an indication for ostomy surgery in the text?
What distinguishes a stoma from an ostomy?
What distinguishes a stoma from an ostomy?
In what part of the body is a colostomy typically created?
In what part of the body is a colostomy typically created?
What does waste (stool) from a colostomy look like?
What does waste (stool) from a colostomy look like?
How does a colostomy function in waste elimination?
How does a colostomy function in waste elimination?
Why is it important to support the abdominal area with support belts or garments post-ostomy surgery?
Why is it important to support the abdominal area with support belts or garments post-ostomy surgery?
What is the purpose of topical application of silver nitrate in managing granulomas around the stoma?
What is the purpose of topical application of silver nitrate in managing granulomas around the stoma?
What is the significance of preoperatively marking the stoma site?
What is the significance of preoperatively marking the stoma site?
Which complication is characterized by a dark, black stoma due to inadequate blood supply?
Which complication is characterized by a dark, black stoma due to inadequate blood supply?
What type of stomal complication involves partial or total breakdown of the sutures joining the stoma to the skin edge?
What type of stomal complication involves partial or total breakdown of the sutures joining the stoma to the skin edge?
What does Peter Cataldo emphasize when it comes to stoma site selection?
What does Peter Cataldo emphasize when it comes to stoma site selection?
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