WEB WOC OSTOMY CARE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ASWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
2026/2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is an ostomy?
A. A wound caused by pressure
B. A surgically created opening for elimination of body waste
C. An infection of the abdominal wall
D. A type of urinary catheter
Correct answer: B. A surgically created opening for elimination
of body waste
Rationale: An ostomy is a surgically created opening through
which stool or urine is diverted from the normal route of
elimination.
2. What is the stoma?
A. The pouch attached to the abdomen
B. The skin barrier
C. The portion of intestine or urinary tract brought to the
abdominal surface
D. The peristomal skin
Correct answer: C. The portion of intestine or urinary tract
brought to the abdominal surface
,Rationale: The stoma is the surgically exteriorized end of the
bowel or urinary tract.
3. Which stoma color generally indicates healthy tissue?
A. Black
B. Gray
C. Dusky purple
D. Moist pink to red
Correct answer: D. Moist pink to red
Rationale: A healthy stoma is generally moist and pink to red
because it has a good blood supply.
4. Which stoma finding requires prompt clinical evaluation?
A. Moist red appearance
B. Mild edema shortly after surgery
C. Black or necrotic tissue
D. Small amount of mucus
Correct answer: C. Black or necrotic tissue
Rationale: Black or necrotic tissue can indicate compromised
blood supply and requires prompt assessment.
5. What is the primary purpose of a skin barrier?
,A. Increase stool production
B. Protect peristomal skin and provide a secure seal
C. Sterilize the intestine
D. Prevent all gas formation
Correct answer: B. Protect peristomal skin and provide a
secure seal
Rationale: The skin barrier interfaces between the skin and
pouch and helps protect the peristomal area from effluent.
6. What is peristomal skin?
A. Skin inside the intestine
B. Skin immediately surrounding the stoma
C. Skin on the lower leg
D. Skin under a compression stocking
Correct answer: B. Skin immediately surrounding the stoma
Rationale: Peristomal skin surrounds the stoma and serves as
the surface to which the pouching system adheres.
7. What is the major purpose of accurately measuring a
stoma?
A. To determine blood pressure
B. To select an appropriately sized skin-barrier opening
C. To calculate body mass index
D. To determine urine pH
, Correct answer: B. To select an appropriately sized skin-barrier
opening
Rationale: Proper measurement helps achieve a close fit and
reduces leakage onto the skin.
8. Which action is most appropriate before applying a new
pouching system?
A. Leave stool on the skin
B. Clean and thoroughly dry the peristomal skin
C. Apply lotion to the entire area
D. Scrub the stoma aggressively
Correct answer: B. Clean and thoroughly dry the peristomal
skin
Rationale: Clean, dry skin promotes effective adhesion and
helps prevent leakage and skin damage.
9. Which product may be used to help fill uneven areas
around a stoma?
A. Barrier ring
B. Alcohol swab only
C. Talcum powder routinely
D. Antibiotic tablet
Correct answer: A. Barrier ring
AND CORRECT ASWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
2026/2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is an ostomy?
A. A wound caused by pressure
B. A surgically created opening for elimination of body waste
C. An infection of the abdominal wall
D. A type of urinary catheter
Correct answer: B. A surgically created opening for elimination
of body waste
Rationale: An ostomy is a surgically created opening through
which stool or urine is diverted from the normal route of
elimination.
2. What is the stoma?
A. The pouch attached to the abdomen
B. The skin barrier
C. The portion of intestine or urinary tract brought to the
abdominal surface
D. The peristomal skin
Correct answer: C. The portion of intestine or urinary tract
brought to the abdominal surface
,Rationale: The stoma is the surgically exteriorized end of the
bowel or urinary tract.
3. Which stoma color generally indicates healthy tissue?
A. Black
B. Gray
C. Dusky purple
D. Moist pink to red
Correct answer: D. Moist pink to red
Rationale: A healthy stoma is generally moist and pink to red
because it has a good blood supply.
4. Which stoma finding requires prompt clinical evaluation?
A. Moist red appearance
B. Mild edema shortly after surgery
C. Black or necrotic tissue
D. Small amount of mucus
Correct answer: C. Black or necrotic tissue
Rationale: Black or necrotic tissue can indicate compromised
blood supply and requires prompt assessment.
5. What is the primary purpose of a skin barrier?
,A. Increase stool production
B. Protect peristomal skin and provide a secure seal
C. Sterilize the intestine
D. Prevent all gas formation
Correct answer: B. Protect peristomal skin and provide a
secure seal
Rationale: The skin barrier interfaces between the skin and
pouch and helps protect the peristomal area from effluent.
6. What is peristomal skin?
A. Skin inside the intestine
B. Skin immediately surrounding the stoma
C. Skin on the lower leg
D. Skin under a compression stocking
Correct answer: B. Skin immediately surrounding the stoma
Rationale: Peristomal skin surrounds the stoma and serves as
the surface to which the pouching system adheres.
7. What is the major purpose of accurately measuring a
stoma?
A. To determine blood pressure
B. To select an appropriately sized skin-barrier opening
C. To calculate body mass index
D. To determine urine pH
, Correct answer: B. To select an appropriately sized skin-barrier
opening
Rationale: Proper measurement helps achieve a close fit and
reduces leakage onto the skin.
8. Which action is most appropriate before applying a new
pouching system?
A. Leave stool on the skin
B. Clean and thoroughly dry the peristomal skin
C. Apply lotion to the entire area
D. Scrub the stoma aggressively
Correct answer: B. Clean and thoroughly dry the peristomal
skin
Rationale: Clean, dry skin promotes effective adhesion and
helps prevent leakage and skin damage.
9. Which product may be used to help fill uneven areas
around a stoma?
A. Barrier ring
B. Alcohol swab only
C. Talcum powder routinely
D. Antibiotic tablet
Correct answer: A. Barrier ring
