WEB WOC Ostomy Care Final Exam
Questions and Answers (2026) |
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• jejunostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: LUQ
*frequently not marked by the WOC nurse
• jejunostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER: ischemic
bowel, crohn's, trauma, necrotizing enterocolitis
diversion of small bowel at jejunum, with or without colectomy, with or
without small bowel resection, loop or end stoma
• jejunostomy function and management. CORRECT 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
• jejunostomy complications. CORRECT ANSWER: *monitor for electrolyte
imbalances and dehydration
*size pouch correctly to prevent leakage
*may need to change pouch every 2-3 days
• ileostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: RUQ
• ileostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER: crohn's,
ulcerative colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis, trauma, necrotizing
enterocolitis, cancer, ischemic bowel
total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy, total proctocolectomy with
continent ileostomy, temporary ileostomy, temporary loop ileostomy for ileal
pouch-anal anastomosis
, • ileostomy function and management. CORRECT 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
• ileostomy complications. CORRECT ANSWER: *high risk for bowel
obstruction-instruct pt to chew food thoroughly and drink lots of water
*potential risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
• transverse colostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: RUQ or LUQ
• transverse colostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER:
diverticulitis, colon cancer, crohn's, perforated bowel, congenital disease
(Hirschprung's)
diversion of large bowel at the transverse colon, with or without colectomy,
usually temporary loop stoma
• transverse colostomy function and management. CORRECT ANSWER:
*function begins within 48 hours
*initially gas, then mushy or semi-formed
*may have urge to poop with mucous from rectum
*no effect on nutritional absorption
• transverse colostomy complications. CORRECT ANSWER: *waistline
location can be difficult to manage
• descending colostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: LLQ
• descending colostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER:
colorectal cancer, trauma, bowel perforation, ischemic bowel
permanent end colostomy with rectum and anus removed, temporary or
permanent end colostomy with Hartmann's pouch (sewing shut top of
rectum with ability to reconnect to GI tract later)
Questions and Answers (2026) |
Real Practice Questions | Verified
Answers | A+
• jejunostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: LUQ
*frequently not marked by the WOC nurse
• jejunostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER: ischemic
bowel, crohn's, trauma, necrotizing enterocolitis
diversion of small bowel at jejunum, with or without colectomy, with or
without small bowel resection, loop or end stoma
• jejunostomy function and management. CORRECT 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
• jejunostomy complications. CORRECT ANSWER: *monitor for electrolyte
imbalances and dehydration
*size pouch correctly to prevent leakage
*may need to change pouch every 2-3 days
• ileostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: RUQ
• ileostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER: crohn's,
ulcerative colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis, trauma, necrotizing
enterocolitis, cancer, ischemic bowel
total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy, total proctocolectomy with
continent ileostomy, temporary ileostomy, temporary loop ileostomy for ileal
pouch-anal anastomosis
, • ileostomy function and management. CORRECT 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
• ileostomy complications. CORRECT ANSWER: *high risk for bowel
obstruction-instruct pt to chew food thoroughly and drink lots of water
*potential risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
• transverse colostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: RUQ or LUQ
• transverse colostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER:
diverticulitis, colon cancer, crohn's, perforated bowel, congenital disease
(Hirschprung's)
diversion of large bowel at the transverse colon, with or without colectomy,
usually temporary loop stoma
• transverse colostomy function and management. CORRECT ANSWER:
*function begins within 48 hours
*initially gas, then mushy or semi-formed
*may have urge to poop with mucous from rectum
*no effect on nutritional absorption
• transverse colostomy complications. CORRECT ANSWER: *waistline
location can be difficult to manage
• descending colostomy location. CORRECT ANSWER: LLQ
• descending colostomy disease and procedure. CORRECT ANSWER:
colorectal cancer, trauma, bowel perforation, ischemic bowel
permanent end colostomy with rectum and anus removed, temporary or
permanent end colostomy with Hartmann's pouch (sewing shut top of
rectum with ability to reconnect to GI tract later)
