Ostomy Questions with Correct Answers 2026/2027 | Complete Nursing Study Guide | A+ Grade

Ostomy questions with correct answers A+ Grade 2026\2027

What is the nurse's initial action when preparing to change a patient's colostomy pouching system?



Applying clean gloves

Draping the patient appropriately

Emptying the colostomy

Assessing the surrounding skin for signs of irritation.
- correct answer Applying clean gloves



CORRECT. Applying gloves first will protect the nurse while checking the stoma for leakage and assessing
the patient's skin for irritation.



When pouching a patient's colostomy, which action reduces the patient's risk for injury?



Measuring output when emptying the contents of the pouch

Maintaining the patient's bowel elimination function

Promoting the patient's autonomy with bowel elimination care

Protecting the skin from irritation caused by fecal drainage
- correct answer Protecting the skin from irritation caused by fecal drainage




CORRECT. Protecting the skin from irritation caused by fecal drainage ensures correct pouching and
prevents injury associated with skin breakdown.



When changing the pouching system, which routine step best minimizes irritation of the skin
surrounding the stoma?



Using adhesive remover