Indiana Qualified Medication Assistant (QMA) State Practice Exam

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What is a stoma?

An artificial opening to the surface
A medical term for inflammation
A type of medication
A surgical procedure

The correct answer is: An artificial opening to the surface

A stoma is defined as an artificial opening created surgically to connect an internal organ to the surface of the body. This procedure is often performed for patients who have undergone surgery that requires such an opening, such as a colostomy or ileostomy. The stoma allows for the passage of bodily waste and fluids when normal routes through the digestive tract are no longer available or functional. Unlike a medical term for inflammation, a type of medication, or a surgical procedure, the primary characteristic of a stoma is its role as an opening created for the purpose of facilitating bodily functions that would otherwise be impaired due to medical conditions or surgical procedures.