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
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
