Ostomy Final Study Guide Test Questions & Answers (RATED A)
A patient with a newly created continent urinary reservoir requires self-care education prior to discharge. Which of the following would explain the purpose for maintaining a secured catheter in the reservoir? -ANSWER Decompress the reservoir. The WOC nurse is instructing a patient on safe and effective use of an ostomy belt. Which response is most accurate? -ANSWER The belt should fit snugly against the abdomen. When teaching ostomy care to a 12 year old child, which of the following should be stressed? -ANSWER Keep extra pouching supplies. A 16 year old female had the first stage of an ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) procedure 3 weeks ago. She calls the nurse to report that there has been no ileostomy output for 12 hours. She now has abdominal pain and nausea with vomiting. She describes a pain level of 5 on a pain scale of 0-10. Her last meal on the previous evening included a pizza with sausage and mushrooms, a banana, and a soda. Which of the following should the nruse advise? -ANSWER Proceed to the ER for a flat plate and ileal lavage. A patient with intractable UC is on high-dose corticosteroids. After a total proctocolectomy with ileostomy, which of the following complications should be anticipated? -ANSWER Mucocutaneous separation. Proper management of peristomal skin should include. -ANSWER Cleansing the skin with warm water.
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