WEB WOC SEMINARS-QUIZ EAM 2026 UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
You have a patient with reticulated (lace-like) macules and papules that are dark
maroon to purple. Which of the following terms BEST describes this type of skin lesion:
a. Bruise
b. Purpura
c. Ecchymosis
d. Varicosity - ANS-b. Purpura
Mr. Smith has significant edema to his lower extremities. What is the preferred method
to measure his edematous legs to see if it is reduced over time?
a. Measure calf and ankle circumference same time of day
b. Use a "point of reference" so the circumference is measured the same way each time
c. Estimate the amount of edema by pressing your finger gently into the pre-tibial region
d. Be sure the same person measures the circumference each episode - ANS-b. Use a
"point of reference" so the circumference is measured the same way each time
Upon a head-to-toe patient skin inspection, the nurse noted brown to reddish staining
on the lower extremities near the ankles as well as leg edema and tortuous varicosities.
The WOC nurse specialist provided the following term to describe this leg lesion:
a. Hemosiderosis
b. Lipodermatosclerosis
c. Atrophie blanche
d. Purpura - ANS-a. Hemosiderosis
Which of the following describes the loss of epidermis due to a rupture of a vesicle or
bulla?
a. Erosion
b. Fissure
c. Crust
d. Excoriation - ANS-a. Erosion
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a comprehensive patient assessment
across the scopes?
,a. Gather clues regarding the potential etiology of a wound, ostomy, or continence issue
b. Identify support systems to assist the patient at discharge
c. Documentation of events to report to risk management
d. Documentation to support referral to a dietician - ANS-a. Gather clues regarding
the potential etiology of a wound, ostomy, or continence issue
As you obtain your past medical history, your patient with metastatic colon cancer
divulges he is having problems with keeping his skin from getting sore between his
buttocks. Which of the following may contribute to his skin problem?
a. History of radiation
b. Use of skin care products with a pH 7.0
c. Use of a Colostomy Pouch
d. Good blood sugar control - ANS-a. History of radiation
In the following statements, which is objective data found in the focus physical exam?
a. Patient divulges smoking cannabis
b. You request a fluid and bladder diary
c. Chart review notes the patient uses a walker
d. Wound dimensions and characteristics - ANS-d. Wound dimensions and
characteristics
Which of the following is an example of a patient centered goal?
a. Use of compression stockings in a patient with severe hand arthritis who lives alone
b. Setting weekly wound center visits in a patient with limited finances who lives 70
miles from the center
c. Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
d. Telling the patient, they must stop smoking or the wound will not heal - ANS-c.
Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
Which of the following reflect a long-term goal in a patient with a temporary ostomy?
a. Patient can empty pouch independently
b. Patient assists in pouch removal and application
c. Patient is independent in ostomy care
d. Patient performs a return demonstration on pouch change - ANS-c. Patient is
independent in ostomy care
In the following examples, which one reflects demographic barriers to following a plan of
care?
a. Food fasting due to religious practices
, b. Major depression
c. Poor dexterity
d. Unstable gait with use of a walker - ANS-a. Food fasting due to religious practices
Mrs. Wells, 86 yrs. old, is being discharged from acute care to homecare services to
aide in the recovery of a stroke. She has some urinary frequency, urge incontinence,
right sided weakness, uses a walker without assist and lives alone. Which of the
following represents a structural barrier?
a. Use of body worn absorbent products
b. Living home alone
c. Age
d. Need for safety bars in bathroom - ANS-d. Need for safety bars in bathroom
A culture of safety in WOC patient care requires a health care system that supports:
a. Best practice or evidence-based practice
b. Adequate staffing with traditional approaches to practice
c. Continuing to do things the old way, inadequate staff that "work more efficiently"
d. Cost containment by restricting use of advanced technologies - ANS-a. Best
practice or evidence-based practice
The comprehensive role of education in the culture of safety emphasizes an informed
nursing team with WOC education that includes:
a. Orientation and ongoing education for the team
b. Product formularies that are posted on the care units
c. Brochures and education sessions if there is time at the end of the shift
d. Support from the WOC Nurse if there are questions about a WOC patient - ANS-a.
Orientation and ongoing education for the team
Instructional approaches for the nursing team on how to perform WOC patient care
include:
a. YouTube presentations on WOC procedures
b. Documentation of reading an article about WOC patient procedures
c. Presentations of theory plus skills competency check-off
d. Round table talks about safety ideas - ANS-c. Presentations of theory plus skills
competency check-off
Core concepts of patient and family centered care involve:
a. Privacy, dignity and respect in care
b. Alone time for the family and patient time to process information
c. Dignity and respect, information sharing and collaboration
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
You have a patient with reticulated (lace-like) macules and papules that are dark
maroon to purple. Which of the following terms BEST describes this type of skin lesion:
a. Bruise
b. Purpura
c. Ecchymosis
d. Varicosity - ANS-b. Purpura
Mr. Smith has significant edema to his lower extremities. What is the preferred method
to measure his edematous legs to see if it is reduced over time?
a. Measure calf and ankle circumference same time of day
b. Use a "point of reference" so the circumference is measured the same way each time
c. Estimate the amount of edema by pressing your finger gently into the pre-tibial region
d. Be sure the same person measures the circumference each episode - ANS-b. Use a
"point of reference" so the circumference is measured the same way each time
Upon a head-to-toe patient skin inspection, the nurse noted brown to reddish staining
on the lower extremities near the ankles as well as leg edema and tortuous varicosities.
The WOC nurse specialist provided the following term to describe this leg lesion:
a. Hemosiderosis
b. Lipodermatosclerosis
c. Atrophie blanche
d. Purpura - ANS-a. Hemosiderosis
Which of the following describes the loss of epidermis due to a rupture of a vesicle or
bulla?
a. Erosion
b. Fissure
c. Crust
d. Excoriation - ANS-a. Erosion
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a comprehensive patient assessment
across the scopes?
,a. Gather clues regarding the potential etiology of a wound, ostomy, or continence issue
b. Identify support systems to assist the patient at discharge
c. Documentation of events to report to risk management
d. Documentation to support referral to a dietician - ANS-a. Gather clues regarding
the potential etiology of a wound, ostomy, or continence issue
As you obtain your past medical history, your patient with metastatic colon cancer
divulges he is having problems with keeping his skin from getting sore between his
buttocks. Which of the following may contribute to his skin problem?
a. History of radiation
b. Use of skin care products with a pH 7.0
c. Use of a Colostomy Pouch
d. Good blood sugar control - ANS-a. History of radiation
In the following statements, which is objective data found in the focus physical exam?
a. Patient divulges smoking cannabis
b. You request a fluid and bladder diary
c. Chart review notes the patient uses a walker
d. Wound dimensions and characteristics - ANS-d. Wound dimensions and
characteristics
Which of the following is an example of a patient centered goal?
a. Use of compression stockings in a patient with severe hand arthritis who lives alone
b. Setting weekly wound center visits in a patient with limited finances who lives 70
miles from the center
c. Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
d. Telling the patient, they must stop smoking or the wound will not heal - ANS-c.
Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
Which of the following reflect a long-term goal in a patient with a temporary ostomy?
a. Patient can empty pouch independently
b. Patient assists in pouch removal and application
c. Patient is independent in ostomy care
d. Patient performs a return demonstration on pouch change - ANS-c. Patient is
independent in ostomy care
In the following examples, which one reflects demographic barriers to following a plan of
care?
a. Food fasting due to religious practices
, b. Major depression
c. Poor dexterity
d. Unstable gait with use of a walker - ANS-a. Food fasting due to religious practices
Mrs. Wells, 86 yrs. old, is being discharged from acute care to homecare services to
aide in the recovery of a stroke. She has some urinary frequency, urge incontinence,
right sided weakness, uses a walker without assist and lives alone. Which of the
following represents a structural barrier?
a. Use of body worn absorbent products
b. Living home alone
c. Age
d. Need for safety bars in bathroom - ANS-d. Need for safety bars in bathroom
A culture of safety in WOC patient care requires a health care system that supports:
a. Best practice or evidence-based practice
b. Adequate staffing with traditional approaches to practice
c. Continuing to do things the old way, inadequate staff that "work more efficiently"
d. Cost containment by restricting use of advanced technologies - ANS-a. Best
practice or evidence-based practice
The comprehensive role of education in the culture of safety emphasizes an informed
nursing team with WOC education that includes:
a. Orientation and ongoing education for the team
b. Product formularies that are posted on the care units
c. Brochures and education sessions if there is time at the end of the shift
d. Support from the WOC Nurse if there are questions about a WOC patient - ANS-a.
Orientation and ongoing education for the team
Instructional approaches for the nursing team on how to perform WOC patient care
include:
a. YouTube presentations on WOC procedures
b. Documentation of reading an article about WOC patient procedures
c. Presentations of theory plus skills competency check-off
d. Round table talks about safety ideas - ANS-c. Presentations of theory plus skills
competency check-off
Core concepts of patient and family centered care involve:
a. Privacy, dignity and respect in care
b. Alone time for the family and patient time to process information
c. Dignity and respect, information sharing and collaboration
