WEB WOC OSTOMY CARE Exam Study Guide (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Questions with verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A+

WEB WOC OSTOMY CARE Exam Study Guide
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) Questions with
verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A+
Question:
ileostomy location?
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Answer:

RUQ




Question:
ileostomy disease and procedure?
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Answer:

crohn's, ulcerative colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis, trauma,
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necrotizing enterocolitis, cancer, ischemic bowel
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total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy, total proctocolectomy with
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continent ileostomy, temporary ileostomy, temporary loop ileostomy for
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ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
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Question:

ileostomy function and management?
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,Answer:
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*initially gas, then liquid output for several days, then becomes mushy
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*output of 500-600 ml/day (higher output the higher up in the ileum
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*empty pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full
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*protect peristomal skin i,- i,-




*watch for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
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Question:
ileostomy complications? i,-




Answer:

*high risk for bowel obstruction-instruct pt to chew food thoroughly and
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drink lots of water
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*potential risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
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Question:

transverse colostomy location? i,- i,-




Answer:
RUQ or LUQ
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,Question:
jejunostomy location? i,-




Answer:

LUQ

*frequently not marked by the WOC nurse
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Question:

jejunostomy disease and procedure?
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Answer:
ischemic bowel, crohn's, trauma, necrotizing enterocolitis
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diversion of small bowel at jejunum, with or without colectomy, with or
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without small bowel resection, loop or end stoma
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Question:
jejunostomy function and management?
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Answer:

*function begins in 24-48 hours
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*initially gas, then watery clear/green output (fluid and digestive enzymes)
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*output up to 2400ml/day
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*empty pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full
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, Question:

jejunostomy complications? i,-




Answer:

*monitor for electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
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*size pouch correctly to prevent leakage
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*may need to change pouch every 2-3 days
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Question:

transverse colostomy disease and procedure?
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Answer:
diverticulitis, colon cancer, crohn's, perforated bowel, congenital disease
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(Hirschprung's)



diversion of large bowel at the transverse colon, with or without
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colectomy, usually temporary loop stoma
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