Ostomy care post test questions and anwers
A nurse is replacing the ostomy appliance for a client whose newly created colostomy is functioning.
After removing the pouch, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer
Cleanse the stoma and the peritomal skin
A nurse is teaching a client who has bladder cancer about urinary diversion options. The nurse should
inform the client that which of the following options will allow them to have some control over urinary
elimination? - correct answer Kock's pouch
A nurse is obtaining health history from a client who has a colostomy. The client reports frequent
episodes of loose stools over the last month but has no signs of infection or bowl obstruction. The client
tells the nurse that they have avoided participation in social activities because they are concerned about
leakage. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? - correct answer Consume foods that are
low in fiber content
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new ileostomy about preventing the excoriation and breakdown
of the peristomal skin after they have returned home. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include? - correct answer Empty the pouch when it is less than half full
A nurse is teaching a client about extended-wear skin barriers. Which of the following strategies should
the nurse instruct the client to use for maximal adherence? - correct answer Press gently around the
barrier for 30 seconds to 1 min
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has colon cancer and is scheduled for a procedure to
remove their entire large intestine and rectum. The nurse should reinforce with the client that they are
scheduled for which of the following types of ostomy procedure? - correct answer Ileostomy
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about replacing an ostomy pouching system. The client
reports that they occasionally experience pain when removing the skin barrier. Which of the following
techniques should the nurse suggest? - correct answer Push the skin away from the barrier while
removing it
A nurse is replacing the ostomy appliance for a client whose newly created colostomy is functioning.
After removing the pouch, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer
Cleanse the stoma and the peritomal skin
A nurse is teaching a client who has bladder cancer about urinary diversion options. The nurse should
inform the client that which of the following options will allow them to have some control over urinary
elimination? - correct answer Kock's pouch
A nurse is obtaining health history from a client who has a colostomy. The client reports frequent
episodes of loose stools over the last month but has no signs of infection or bowl obstruction. The client
tells the nurse that they have avoided participation in social activities because they are concerned about
leakage. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? - correct answer Consume foods that are
low in fiber content
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new ileostomy about preventing the excoriation and breakdown
of the peristomal skin after they have returned home. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include? - correct answer Empty the pouch when it is less than half full
A nurse is teaching a client about extended-wear skin barriers. Which of the following strategies should
the nurse instruct the client to use for maximal adherence? - correct answer Press gently around the
barrier for 30 seconds to 1 min
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has colon cancer and is scheduled for a procedure to
remove their entire large intestine and rectum. The nurse should reinforce with the client that they are
scheduled for which of the following types of ostomy procedure? - correct answer Ileostomy
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about replacing an ostomy pouching system. The client
reports that they occasionally experience pain when removing the skin barrier. Which of the following
techniques should the nurse suggest? - correct answer Push the skin away from the barrier while
removing it
