NURS205 OSTOMY CARE QUESTIONS
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What is an NSWOC?
An NSWOC is a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence.
Formerly Known As: Enterostomal Therapist (ET Nurse).
Core Specialty: A tri-specialty focused on wound, ostomy, and continence
care.
Qualifications: A Registered Nurse (RN) with advanced and specialized
knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy, and continence care who
has completed specialized post-graduate education.
What is the Role of an NSWOC?
Provides specialized holistic assessment and management as part of an
interprofessional healthcare team to meet the needs of individuals and
families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary or fecal
continence challenges.
Supports high-quality healthcare delivery through teaching, clinical
program development, and quality performance monitoring.
Promotes excellence in nursing care by applying evidence-based guidelines
and innovative best practices.
Role of the NSWOC in Wound Care
Comprehensive Wound Assessment: Performing baseline measurements,
evaluating the wound bed, surrounding tissue, exudate, and healing progress.
Determining Etiology: Identifying the underlying root cause of the wound
(e.g., vascular, neuropathic, mechanical).
Treating the Cause: Implementing interventions targeting the underlying
pathology (e.g., offloading, compression therapy, infection control).
, Developing a Patient-Centered Plan of Care: Creating customized
treatment goals that balance healing outcomes with patient preferences,
lifestyle, and comfort.
Dressing Selection: Recommending evidence-based wound dressings
tailored to exudate levels, moisture balance, and wound characteristics.
Common Types of Wounds Managed by NSWOCs
Pressure Injuries (bedsores/pressure ulcers)
Neuropathic / Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Lower Leg Lymphedema & Venous/Arterial Ulcers
Surgical Wounds (dehisced or delayed-healing incisions)
Malignant Wounds (fungating tumors/lesions)
Skin Tears
Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) (e.g., incontinence-associated
dermatitis, intertrigo)
what is the role of the NSWOC in continence care
assessment and identification of various types of urinary and fecal incontinence
and bladder and bowel dysfunction recommendation of conservative measures to
manage incontinence
selection of containment product/devices
referral to sexual health counselling, dietitian, pelvic floor physiotherapist, surgeon
(urology, urogyne, general surgery)
what is the recommendation of conservative measure to manage incontinence
diet and fluid management, toileting schedules, bladder and bowel training
programs, skin care, pelvic muscle re-education
, what is included in the selection of containment products/devices
condom cath, briefs, pull-ups, pads/liners etc
what is the role of the NSWOC in ostomy care pre-operatively
counselling (procedure and routines)
family support
stoma site selection and marking
what is the role of the NSWOC in ostomy care post-operatively
assess stoma viability
assess ostomy management
fitting of pouching system
patient education
prepare for discharge
connection with community care and supports
funding
ongoing assessment and management in the community
whats the definition of ostomy
a surgical opening often exteriorized for the elimination of body waste
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!
What is an NSWOC?
An NSWOC is a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence.
Formerly Known As: Enterostomal Therapist (ET Nurse).
Core Specialty: A tri-specialty focused on wound, ostomy, and continence
care.
Qualifications: A Registered Nurse (RN) with advanced and specialized
knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy, and continence care who
has completed specialized post-graduate education.
What is the Role of an NSWOC?
Provides specialized holistic assessment and management as part of an
interprofessional healthcare team to meet the needs of individuals and
families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary or fecal
continence challenges.
Supports high-quality healthcare delivery through teaching, clinical
program development, and quality performance monitoring.
Promotes excellence in nursing care by applying evidence-based guidelines
and innovative best practices.
Role of the NSWOC in Wound Care
Comprehensive Wound Assessment: Performing baseline measurements,
evaluating the wound bed, surrounding tissue, exudate, and healing progress.
Determining Etiology: Identifying the underlying root cause of the wound
(e.g., vascular, neuropathic, mechanical).
Treating the Cause: Implementing interventions targeting the underlying
pathology (e.g., offloading, compression therapy, infection control).
, Developing a Patient-Centered Plan of Care: Creating customized
treatment goals that balance healing outcomes with patient preferences,
lifestyle, and comfort.
Dressing Selection: Recommending evidence-based wound dressings
tailored to exudate levels, moisture balance, and wound characteristics.
Common Types of Wounds Managed by NSWOCs
Pressure Injuries (bedsores/pressure ulcers)
Neuropathic / Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Lower Leg Lymphedema & Venous/Arterial Ulcers
Surgical Wounds (dehisced or delayed-healing incisions)
Malignant Wounds (fungating tumors/lesions)
Skin Tears
Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) (e.g., incontinence-associated
dermatitis, intertrigo)
what is the role of the NSWOC in continence care
assessment and identification of various types of urinary and fecal incontinence
and bladder and bowel dysfunction recommendation of conservative measures to
manage incontinence
selection of containment product/devices
referral to sexual health counselling, dietitian, pelvic floor physiotherapist, surgeon
(urology, urogyne, general surgery)
what is the recommendation of conservative measure to manage incontinence
diet and fluid management, toileting schedules, bladder and bowel training
programs, skin care, pelvic muscle re-education
, what is included in the selection of containment products/devices
condom cath, briefs, pull-ups, pads/liners etc
what is the role of the NSWOC in ostomy care pre-operatively
counselling (procedure and routines)
family support
stoma site selection and marking
what is the role of the NSWOC in ostomy care post-operatively
assess stoma viability
assess ostomy management
fitting of pouching system
patient education
prepare for discharge
connection with community care and supports
funding
ongoing assessment and management in the community
whats the definition of ostomy
a surgical opening often exteriorized for the elimination of body waste
