WEB WOC OSTOMY CARE EXAM STUDY
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WEB WOC Ostomy Care EXAM - WEB WOC Ostomy Care EXAM
Comprehensive study resource for Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC)
nursing education with a focus on ostomy care. Covers essential topics
including stoma assessment, ostomy management, pouching systems,
peristomal skin care, patient education, postoperative care, complication
prevention, and evidence-based nursing interventions. Includes practice
questions with answers and explanations to reinforce specialized clinical
knowledge, enhance patient care skills, and support success in WOC nursing
examinations and professional development.
1. An Ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) which is also referred to as the
ileoanal reservoir is indicated for which of the following disease processes?
Select one:
a. Irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's Disease.
b. Colorectal cancer and chronic ulcerative colitis.
c. Crohn's Disease and chronic ulcerative colitis.
d. Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis. - ANSWER
✔ d. Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis.
2. A bowel prep preoperatively for ostomy surgery is routinely utilized to
decrease bacteria in the bowel. The section of the bowel with the greatest
level of bacteria is:
Select one:
a. Distal portion of the colon.
b. Proximal portion of the colon.
c. Distal portion of the small bowel.
, d. Proximal portion of the small bowel. - ANSWER ✔ a. Distal portion
of the colon.
3. Which of the following products can be used to protect the skin around a
fistula?
Select one:
a. Skin barrier powder or wafer.
b. Thick layers of cornstarch or Maalox.
c. Transparent dressing and tape.
d. Gauze dressing saturated in hydrogel. - ANSWER ✔ a. Skin barrier
powder or wafer.
4. One of the important features of an endoscopy gastrostomy procedure,
compared to a surgically placed gastrostomy, is that the endoscopy
gastrostomy procedure allows feeding to occur:
Select one:
a. Within 8-12 hours.
b. Within 24 hours.
c. After 48 hours.
d. Immediately. - ANSWER ✔ d. Immediately.
jejunostomy location - ANSWER ✔ LUQ
*frequently not marked by the WOC nurse
5. jejunostomy disease and procedure - ANSWER ✔ ischemic bowel, crohn's,
trauma, necrotizing enterocolitis
6. diversion of small bowel at jejunum, with or without colectomy, with or
without small bowel resection, loop or end stoma
7. jejunostomy function and management - ANSWER ✔ *function begins in
24-48 hours
*initially gas, then watery clear/green output (fluid and digestive enzymes)
*output up to 2400ml/day
*empty pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full
,8. jejunostomy complications - ANSWER ✔ *monitor for electrolyte
imbalances and dehydration
*size pouch correctly to prevent leakage
*may need to change pouch every 2-3 days
9. ileostomy location - ANSWER ✔ RUQ
10.ileostomy disease and procedure - ANSWER ✔ crohn's, ulcerative colitis,
familial adenomatous polyposis, trauma, necrotizing enterocolitis, cancer,
ischemic bowel
11.total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy, total proctocolectomy with
continent ileostomy, temporary ileostomy, temporary loop ileostomy for
ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
12.ileostomy function and management - ANSWER ✔ *function begins in 24-
48 hours
*initially gas, then liquid output for several days, then becomes mushy
*output of 500-600 ml/day (higher output the higher up in the ileum stoma is)
*empty pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full
*protect peristomal skin
*watch for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
13.ileostomy complications - ANSWER ✔ *high risk for bowel obstruction-
instruct pt to chew food thoroughly and drink lots of water
*potential risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
14.mucosal transplantation - ANSWER ✔ occurs when the bowel is
inadvertently sutured to the epidermis instead of the dermis
several bright, red, moist papules, often friable
15.A nurse teaching a client who has a new ileostomy about preventing the
excoriation and breakdown of the peristomal skin after they have returned
home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
ANSWER ✔ Empty the pouch when it is less than half full
16.A nurse is obtaining healh history from a client who has a colostomy. The
client reports frequent episodes of loose stool over the last month but has no
, signs of infection or bowl obstruction. The client tells the nurse that they
have avoided participation in social activities because they are concern about
leakage. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER
✔ Consume foods low in fiber content
17.A nurse is teaching about extended-wear barries. Which of the following
strategies should the nurse instruct the client use for maximal adherence? -
ANSWER ✔ Press gently around the barrier for 30 seconds to 1 minute
18.A nurse is replacing the ostomy appliance for a client whose newly created
colostomy is functioning. After removing the pouch, which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER ✔ Cleanse the stoma and
peristomal skin
19.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has colon cancer and is
scheduled for a procedure to remove their entire large intestine and rectum.
The nurse should reinforce with the client that that are scheduled for which
of the following types of ostomy procedure? - ANSWER ✔ Ileostomy
20.A nurse is teaching a client who has bladder cancer about urinary diverson
options. The nurse should inform the client that which of the folloqwing
options will allow them to have some control over urinary elimination? -
ANSWER ✔ Kock's pouch
21.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about replacing an ostomy
pouching system. The client reports that they occasionally experience pain
when removing the skin barrier. Which of the following techniques should
the nurse suggest? - ANSWER ✔ Push the skin away from the barrier
while removing it
22.early stoma complications - ANSWER ✔ (those that occur within 30 days
of surgery)
*mucocutaneous separation
*stomal necrosis
*stomal retraction
GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
WEB WOC Ostomy Care EXAM - WEB WOC Ostomy Care EXAM
Comprehensive study resource for Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC)
nursing education with a focus on ostomy care. Covers essential topics
including stoma assessment, ostomy management, pouching systems,
peristomal skin care, patient education, postoperative care, complication
prevention, and evidence-based nursing interventions. Includes practice
questions with answers and explanations to reinforce specialized clinical
knowledge, enhance patient care skills, and support success in WOC nursing
examinations and professional development.
1. An Ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) which is also referred to as the
ileoanal reservoir is indicated for which of the following disease processes?
Select one:
a. Irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's Disease.
b. Colorectal cancer and chronic ulcerative colitis.
c. Crohn's Disease and chronic ulcerative colitis.
d. Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis. - ANSWER
✔ d. Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis.
2. A bowel prep preoperatively for ostomy surgery is routinely utilized to
decrease bacteria in the bowel. The section of the bowel with the greatest
level of bacteria is:
Select one:
a. Distal portion of the colon.
b. Proximal portion of the colon.
c. Distal portion of the small bowel.
, d. Proximal portion of the small bowel. - ANSWER ✔ a. Distal portion
of the colon.
3. Which of the following products can be used to protect the skin around a
fistula?
Select one:
a. Skin barrier powder or wafer.
b. Thick layers of cornstarch or Maalox.
c. Transparent dressing and tape.
d. Gauze dressing saturated in hydrogel. - ANSWER ✔ a. Skin barrier
powder or wafer.
4. One of the important features of an endoscopy gastrostomy procedure,
compared to a surgically placed gastrostomy, is that the endoscopy
gastrostomy procedure allows feeding to occur:
Select one:
a. Within 8-12 hours.
b. Within 24 hours.
c. After 48 hours.
d. Immediately. - ANSWER ✔ d. Immediately.
jejunostomy location - ANSWER ✔ LUQ
*frequently not marked by the WOC nurse
5. jejunostomy disease and procedure - ANSWER ✔ ischemic bowel, crohn's,
trauma, necrotizing enterocolitis
6. diversion of small bowel at jejunum, with or without colectomy, with or
without small bowel resection, loop or end stoma
7. jejunostomy function and management - ANSWER ✔ *function begins in
24-48 hours
*initially gas, then watery clear/green output (fluid and digestive enzymes)
*output up to 2400ml/day
*empty pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full
,8. jejunostomy complications - ANSWER ✔ *monitor for electrolyte
imbalances and dehydration
*size pouch correctly to prevent leakage
*may need to change pouch every 2-3 days
9. ileostomy location - ANSWER ✔ RUQ
10.ileostomy disease and procedure - ANSWER ✔ crohn's, ulcerative colitis,
familial adenomatous polyposis, trauma, necrotizing enterocolitis, cancer,
ischemic bowel
11.total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy, total proctocolectomy with
continent ileostomy, temporary ileostomy, temporary loop ileostomy for
ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
12.ileostomy function and management - ANSWER ✔ *function begins in 24-
48 hours
*initially gas, then liquid output for several days, then becomes mushy
*output of 500-600 ml/day (higher output the higher up in the ileum stoma is)
*empty pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full
*protect peristomal skin
*watch for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
13.ileostomy complications - ANSWER ✔ *high risk for bowel obstruction-
instruct pt to chew food thoroughly and drink lots of water
*potential risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
14.mucosal transplantation - ANSWER ✔ occurs when the bowel is
inadvertently sutured to the epidermis instead of the dermis
several bright, red, moist papules, often friable
15.A nurse teaching a client who has a new ileostomy about preventing the
excoriation and breakdown of the peristomal skin after they have returned
home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
ANSWER ✔ Empty the pouch when it is less than half full
16.A nurse is obtaining healh history from a client who has a colostomy. The
client reports frequent episodes of loose stool over the last month but has no
, signs of infection or bowl obstruction. The client tells the nurse that they
have avoided participation in social activities because they are concern about
leakage. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER
✔ Consume foods low in fiber content
17.A nurse is teaching about extended-wear barries. Which of the following
strategies should the nurse instruct the client use for maximal adherence? -
ANSWER ✔ Press gently around the barrier for 30 seconds to 1 minute
18.A nurse is replacing the ostomy appliance for a client whose newly created
colostomy is functioning. After removing the pouch, which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER ✔ Cleanse the stoma and
peristomal skin
19.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has colon cancer and is
scheduled for a procedure to remove their entire large intestine and rectum.
The nurse should reinforce with the client that that are scheduled for which
of the following types of ostomy procedure? - ANSWER ✔ Ileostomy
20.A nurse is teaching a client who has bladder cancer about urinary diverson
options. The nurse should inform the client that which of the folloqwing
options will allow them to have some control over urinary elimination? -
ANSWER ✔ Kock's pouch
21.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about replacing an ostomy
pouching system. The client reports that they occasionally experience pain
when removing the skin barrier. Which of the following techniques should
the nurse suggest? - ANSWER ✔ Push the skin away from the barrier
while removing it
22.early stoma complications - ANSWER ✔ (those that occur within 30 days
of surgery)
*mucocutaneous separation
*stomal necrosis
*stomal retraction
