Ostomy Care/WEB WOC Seminars Test final Exam

Ostomy Care/WEB WOC Seminars Test final Exam What does NSWOC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse specialized in wound ostomy and continence What is an NSWOC - CORRECT ANSWER-RN with advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy and continence care (tri-specialty) -has graduated from a world council of enterostomal therapists (WCET) recognized education therapy What were NSWOCs formally called? - CORRECT ANSWER-enterostomal therapist What is the role of an NSWOC in wound care - CORRECT ANSWER--wound assessment -determining etiology -treating the cause of the wound (often interprofessional) -developing patient centered plan of care -dressing selection What is the role of an NSWOC - CORRECT ANSWER--provide specialized holistic assessment and management as a part of an interprofessional team to meet the needs of individuals/families with ostomies, acute/chronic wounds and urinary and fecal continence problems -support quality health care through teaching, mentoring, program development and quality monitoring -promote excellence in care by exercise evidence-based and innovative best practice Types of wounds - CORRECT ANSWER--pressure injuries -neuropathic/diabetic foot ulcers -lower leg (venous, arterial, mixed) -lymphedema -surgical wounds -malignant wounds -skin tears -moisture associated skin damage Role of the NSWOC in continence care - CORRECT ANSWER--assessment and ID of various types of urinary/fecal incontinence and bowel/bladder dysfunction -recommendation of conservative measures to manage incontinence -selection of containment products/devices -referral to sexual health counselling, dietitian, pelvic floor physiotherapist, surgeon (urology, urogyne, general surgery) Conservative measures to manage incontienence - CORRECT ANSWER--diet and fluid management -toileting schedules -bladder and bowel training programs -skin care -pelvic muscle re-education Containment products/devices for incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER--briefs