Ostomy Final Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers Graded A

Ostomy Final Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers Graded 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? Ans Decompress the reservoir. The WOC nurse is instructing a patient on safe and effective use of an ostomy belt. Which response is most accurate? Ans 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? Ans 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? Ans 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? Ans Mucocutaneous separation. Proper management of peristomal skin should include. Ans Cleansing the skin with warm water. When teaching ostomy self-care to an elderly patient, which of the following techniques works best? Ans Frequent, brief teaching sessions. Which of the following is a symptom of stomal stenosis. Ans Narrow caliber of stool.A female patient is 6 weeks post-operative abdominal perineal resection. She expresses interest in resuming sexual activity What suggestions could the WOC nurse? Ans Use attractive pouch cover. On instructing a patient with an ileostomy on the best diet approaches, which of the following foods should the patient be taught to avoid? Ans Chinese vegetables, corn, kimchi, and nuts. A 9 year old with an ostomy is starting the new school year. Which of the following would be the expectation while she is at school? Ans Be independent with ostomy care