Ostomy Final Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers Graded A

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Ostomy Final Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers Graded A A patient with a newly created continent urinary reservoir requires self-care education prior to discharge. Which of the following wo... uld explain the purpose for maintaining a secured catheter in the reservoir? ✔Ans✔ Decompress the reservoir. The WOC nurse is instructing a patient on safe and effective use of an ostomy belt. Which response is most accurate? ✔Ans✔ The belt should fit snugly against the abdomen. When teaching ostomy care to a 12 year old child, which of the following should be stressed? ✔Ans✔ Keep extra pouching supplies. A 16 year old female had the first stage of an ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) procedure 3 weeks ago. She calls the nurse to report that there has been no ileostomy output for 12 hours. She now has abdominal pain and nausea with vomiting. She describes a pain level of 5 on a pain scale of 0-10. Her last meal on the previous evening included a pizza with sausage and mushrooms, a banana, and a soda. Which of the following should the nruse advise? ✔Ans✔ Proceed to the ER for a flat plate and ileal lavage. A patient with intractable UC is on high-dose corticosteroids. After a total proctocolectomy with ileostomy, which of the following complications should be anticipated? ✔Ans✔ Mucocutaneous separation. Proper management of peristomal skin should include. ✔Ans✔ Cleansing the skin with warm water. When teaching ostomy self-care to an elderly patient, which of the following techniques works best? ✔Ans✔ Frequent, brief teaching sessions. Which of the following is a symptom of stomal stenosis. ✔Ans✔ Narrow caliber of stool.A female patient is 6 weeks post-operative abdominal perineal resection. She expresses interest in resuming sexual activity What suggestions could the WOC nurse? ✔Ans✔ Use attractive pouch cover. On instructing a patient with an ileostomy on the best diet approaches, which of the following foods should the patient be taught to avoid? ✔Ans✔ Chinese vegetables, corn, kimchi, and nuts. A 9 year old with an ostomy is starting the new school year. Which of the following would be the expectation while she is at school? ✔Ans✔ Be independent with ostomy care [Show More]

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