SEM581 Quiz 1 Questions and
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Which of the following accurately reflects the hx of WOC nursing
A. The origin of the specificity began with a nurse who recognized the unmet needs of
pts with ostomies
B. The first education programs were 8 weeks long and required the learner be in
residence during that period
C. Patient consumers began the specialty
D. the first education programs had to precepted clinical - ✔✔C. Patient consumers
began the specialty
WOC nursing practicum - ✔✔Implements, coordinates, evaluates specialty care
Certification in WOC nursing is given by - ✔✔WOCNCB
WOCN - ✔✔Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
CWOCN - ✔✔certified wound, ostomy, continence nurse
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, Trends in WOC nursing - ✔✔Safety in patient care, access, and outcomes research
The highest level of evidence comes from - ✔✔Randomized clinical trials
clinical practice guidelines - ✔✔are derived from the current literature and summarize
state of the art care for specific healthcare areas
2 major skin layers - ✔✔epidermis and dermis
Primary function of skin - ✔✔Protective barrier
Ideal skin pH - ✔✔4.5 - 6.5
Purpose of skin acid mantle - ✔✔Prevents growth of skin pathogens
Normal skin cell turnover rate - ✔✔28 days
How does age alter skin's epidermal turnover - ✔✔prolongs cells turnover (>28 days)
What cells produce collagen and elastin - ✔✔fibroblasts in the dermis
structures of the dermis - ✔✔collagen, elastin proteins, hair follicles, sebaceous (sweat)
glands, nerds, vasculature, connective tissue
where are melanocytes and keratinocytes found - ✔✔epidermis
Where is fat located - ✔✔hypodermis (subcutaneous)
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Answers 100% Pass
Which of the following accurately reflects the hx of WOC nursing
A. The origin of the specificity began with a nurse who recognized the unmet needs of
pts with ostomies
B. The first education programs were 8 weeks long and required the learner be in
residence during that period
C. Patient consumers began the specialty
D. the first education programs had to precepted clinical - ✔✔C. Patient consumers
began the specialty
WOC nursing practicum - ✔✔Implements, coordinates, evaluates specialty care
Certification in WOC nursing is given by - ✔✔WOCNCB
WOCN - ✔✔Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
CWOCN - ✔✔certified wound, ostomy, continence nurse
Brittie Donald, All Rights Reserved © 2025 1
, Trends in WOC nursing - ✔✔Safety in patient care, access, and outcomes research
The highest level of evidence comes from - ✔✔Randomized clinical trials
clinical practice guidelines - ✔✔are derived from the current literature and summarize
state of the art care for specific healthcare areas
2 major skin layers - ✔✔epidermis and dermis
Primary function of skin - ✔✔Protective barrier
Ideal skin pH - ✔✔4.5 - 6.5
Purpose of skin acid mantle - ✔✔Prevents growth of skin pathogens
Normal skin cell turnover rate - ✔✔28 days
How does age alter skin's epidermal turnover - ✔✔prolongs cells turnover (>28 days)
What cells produce collagen and elastin - ✔✔fibroblasts in the dermis
structures of the dermis - ✔✔collagen, elastin proteins, hair follicles, sebaceous (sweat)
glands, nerds, vasculature, connective tissue
where are melanocytes and keratinocytes found - ✔✔epidermis
Where is fat located - ✔✔hypodermis (subcutaneous)
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