WEB WOC OSTOMY CARE FINAL
EXAM 100 Questions and Correct
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Q1.
A patient with a new ileostomy reports high-volume liquid output. What is the
priority concern?
A. Skin irritation
B. Dehydration
C. Infection
D. Bleeding
Answer: B. Dehydration
Rationale: Ileostomies produce liquid output rich in electrolytes, increasing
dehydration risk.
Q2.
Which stoma characteristic is considered normal?
A. Pale and dry
B. Pink to red and moist
C. Black and firm
D. Yellow and crusted
,Answer: B. Pink to red and moist
Rationale: Healthy stomas are vascular and moist.
Q3.
A stoma that appears bluish or black indicates:
A. Normal healing
B. Infection
C. Ischemia/necrosis
D. Allergy
Answer: C. Ischemia/necrosis
Rationale: Compromised blood supply is an emergency.
Q4.
Best pouching system for uneven abdominal contours:
A. Flat barrier
B. Convex barrier
C. Transparent pouch
D. Closed pouch
Answer: B. Convex barrier
Rationale: Convexity improves seal in uneven surfaces.
Q5.
,Which diet recommendation is appropriate for a new colostomy?
A. High-fat diet
B. Gradual reintroduction of fiber
C. No fluids
D. Only liquids
Answer: B. Gradual fiber
Rationale: Prevents blockage and allows adaptation.
Q6.
A patient reports peristomal itching and redness. Likely cause?
A. Infection
B. Contact dermatitis
C. Necrosis
D. Hernia
Answer: B. Contact dermatitis
Rationale: Often due to leakage or adhesive sensitivity.
Q7.
Which stoma type produces the most liquid output?
A. Sigmoid colostomy
B. Descending colostomy
C. Transverse colostomy
D. Ileostomy
, Answer: D. Ileostomy
Rationale: Output is less processed, hence liquid.
Q8.
A patient with urostomy should be monitored for:
A. Constipation
B. Urinary infection
C. Diarrhea
D. Hemorrhage
Answer: B. Urinary infection
Q9.
Best time to change ostomy pouch:
A. After meals
B. Before meals
C. During sleep
D. Anytime
Answer: B. Before meals
Rationale: Stoma activity is lowest.
Q10.
Stoma prolapse is:
EXAM 100 Questions and Correct
Verified Answers 2026.Ultimate
Guide. A+ GRADE ASSURED
Q1.
A patient with a new ileostomy reports high-volume liquid output. What is the
priority concern?
A. Skin irritation
B. Dehydration
C. Infection
D. Bleeding
Answer: B. Dehydration
Rationale: Ileostomies produce liquid output rich in electrolytes, increasing
dehydration risk.
Q2.
Which stoma characteristic is considered normal?
A. Pale and dry
B. Pink to red and moist
C. Black and firm
D. Yellow and crusted
,Answer: B. Pink to red and moist
Rationale: Healthy stomas are vascular and moist.
Q3.
A stoma that appears bluish or black indicates:
A. Normal healing
B. Infection
C. Ischemia/necrosis
D. Allergy
Answer: C. Ischemia/necrosis
Rationale: Compromised blood supply is an emergency.
Q4.
Best pouching system for uneven abdominal contours:
A. Flat barrier
B. Convex barrier
C. Transparent pouch
D. Closed pouch
Answer: B. Convex barrier
Rationale: Convexity improves seal in uneven surfaces.
Q5.
,Which diet recommendation is appropriate for a new colostomy?
A. High-fat diet
B. Gradual reintroduction of fiber
C. No fluids
D. Only liquids
Answer: B. Gradual fiber
Rationale: Prevents blockage and allows adaptation.
Q6.
A patient reports peristomal itching and redness. Likely cause?
A. Infection
B. Contact dermatitis
C. Necrosis
D. Hernia
Answer: B. Contact dermatitis
Rationale: Often due to leakage or adhesive sensitivity.
Q7.
Which stoma type produces the most liquid output?
A. Sigmoid colostomy
B. Descending colostomy
C. Transverse colostomy
D. Ileostomy
, Answer: D. Ileostomy
Rationale: Output is less processed, hence liquid.
Q8.
A patient with urostomy should be monitored for:
A. Constipation
B. Urinary infection
C. Diarrhea
D. Hemorrhage
Answer: B. Urinary infection
Q9.
Best time to change ostomy pouch:
A. After meals
B. Before meals
C. During sleep
D. Anytime
Answer: B. Before meals
Rationale: Stoma activity is lowest.
Q10.
Stoma prolapse is:
