Ostomy Care Pretest Questions and Answers
2026/2027 | Complete Nursing Study Guide | A+
Grade
Terms in this set (8)
A nurse is teaching a client who has Empty the pouch when it is less than half full.
a new ileostomy about preventing
excoriation and breakdown of the
peristomal skin after they have
returned home. Which of the
following instructions should the
nurse include?
Apply hydrocortisone cream to the
skin when changing the appliance.
Empty the pouch when it is less
than half full.
Wash the peristomal skin frequently
with deodorizing soap and water.
Choose a time shortly after a meal
for replacing the pouch.
, A nurse is obtaining health history Consume foods that are low in fiber content.
from a client who has a colostomy.
The client reported frequent
episodes of loose stools over the
last month but has no signs of
infection or bowel 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?
Consume foods that are low in fiber
content.
Take an ounce of mineral oil twice a
day.
Add buttermilk and cranberry juice
to
A nurse is teaching a client about Press gently around the barrier for 30 seconds to
extended-wear skin barriers. Which 1 min
of the following strategies should
the nurse instruct the client to use
for maximal adherence?
Use an oil-based lotion on the
peristomal area.
Apply the skin barrier while the skin
is slightly moist.
Leave the residue from the previous
appliance on the skin.
Press gently around the barrier for
30 seconds to 1 min.
2026/2027 | Complete Nursing Study Guide | A+
Grade
Terms in this set (8)
A nurse is teaching a client who has Empty the pouch when it is less than half full.
a new ileostomy about preventing
excoriation and breakdown of the
peristomal skin after they have
returned home. Which of the
following instructions should the
nurse include?
Apply hydrocortisone cream to the
skin when changing the appliance.
Empty the pouch when it is less
than half full.
Wash the peristomal skin frequently
with deodorizing soap and water.
Choose a time shortly after a meal
for replacing the pouch.
, A nurse is obtaining health history Consume foods that are low in fiber content.
from a client who has a colostomy.
The client reported frequent
episodes of loose stools over the
last month but has no signs of
infection or bowel 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?
Consume foods that are low in fiber
content.
Take an ounce of mineral oil twice a
day.
Add buttermilk and cranberry juice
to
A nurse is teaching a client about Press gently around the barrier for 30 seconds to
extended-wear skin barriers. Which 1 min
of the following strategies should
the nurse instruct the client to use
for maximal adherence?
Use an oil-based lotion on the
peristomal area.
Apply the skin barrier while the skin
is slightly moist.
Leave the residue from the previous
appliance on the skin.
Press gently around the barrier for
30 seconds to 1 min.
