NURSING II WOUND OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE TEST 4 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

What is WOCN Society? - Wound Ostomy or Continence When was WOCN Society founded? - In 1968 How many health care professionals are in WOCN society? - 4,800 What members are included in the WOCN? - RNS, who are experts in WOC and food and nail care Who are WOC Nurses? - Formerly known as Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses - Ar RN with BSN or higher degrees What does a WOC nurse specialize in? - In the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders Expert wound care and Chronic and acute wounds include? - Neuropathic wounds Pressure ulcers Surgical Wounds Trauma Wounds Vascular Wounds (Venous, Arterial) What is the estimated prevalence of pressure ulcers? - 14-17% acute care 27.3% long-term care 3-10% home health care What are some requirements for expert wound care? - Prevention strategies support surface for pressure redistribution Complex treatment modalities Adjunctive therapies = Wound vacs Types of ostomies - Colostomy Urostomy Ileostomy Urinary and fecal continent diversions What teaching needs to be done for expert ostomy care? - Pre-operative and post-operative ostomy care Who decides the site selection for the stoma ? - The doctor What needs to be decided for the proper bag? - Product selection and complex prosthetic fitting for emptying and changing Why is it important to change or replace ostomy care bags? - Prevention and treatment of periostomal skin irritation and complications If a new patient get a ostomy place what support do they need? - Counseling and psychosocial support for lifestyle and quality of life issues Why is skin care important for continence care? - Prevention and treatment of incontinence associated to dermatitis = stool and urine and also biofeedback What does CFCN mean? - Certified Foot Care Nurses