Ostomy Certification Exam Set 1 Questions And
Answers Latest Study Quiz
Which of the following is the most significant contributing factor to skin hyperplasia in a patient with fecal
diversion? ANS Chronic exposure to an irritant.
Removal of part of the terminal ileum results in decreased absorption of what? ANS Vitamin B and bile
salts.
A person with an ileostomy is likely to have difficulty absorbing what type of medication? ANS Time-
released cold tablets.
A patient has a high output ECF. Although the patient has no PO intake, the output remains high. Which of the
following medications should be given to lower the output? ANS Somatostatin. A natural hormone and
classified as an octreotide acetate. It inhibits growth hormone, insulin, and glucagon production.
A female patient is 6 weeks post-op abdominal perineal resection. She and her husband present to the
outpatient ostomy clinic. During her post-op visit, they share that they have been intimate a few times since
surgery and she experience dyspareunia. The nurse suggests alternative positions and lubrication. This is an
example of which level of the PLISSIT model? ANS Specific suggestions.
The primary reason for the place of ureteral stents during ileal conduit surgery is to do what? ANS
Preserve anastomosis sites.
When teaching self-care to an elderly patient with an ostomy, which of the following factors is LEAST
important to consider? ANS Level of education.
A patient with a sigmoid colostomy who calls to report the water used for irrigation has not returned by has no
other complaints should be instructed to do what? ANS Increase fluid intake as the patient may be
dehydrated.
For a patient with mucosal transplantation, the nurse should do all of the following EXCEPT what? ANS
Refer to a surgeon for stoma revision. It is not necessary to remove this tissue.
Answers Latest Study Quiz
Which of the following is the most significant contributing factor to skin hyperplasia in a patient with fecal
diversion? ANS Chronic exposure to an irritant.
Removal of part of the terminal ileum results in decreased absorption of what? ANS Vitamin B and bile
salts.
A person with an ileostomy is likely to have difficulty absorbing what type of medication? ANS Time-
released cold tablets.
A patient has a high output ECF. Although the patient has no PO intake, the output remains high. Which of the
following medications should be given to lower the output? ANS Somatostatin. A natural hormone and
classified as an octreotide acetate. It inhibits growth hormone, insulin, and glucagon production.
A female patient is 6 weeks post-op abdominal perineal resection. She and her husband present to the
outpatient ostomy clinic. During her post-op visit, they share that they have been intimate a few times since
surgery and she experience dyspareunia. The nurse suggests alternative positions and lubrication. This is an
example of which level of the PLISSIT model? ANS Specific suggestions.
The primary reason for the place of ureteral stents during ileal conduit surgery is to do what? ANS
Preserve anastomosis sites.
When teaching self-care to an elderly patient with an ostomy, which of the following factors is LEAST
important to consider? ANS Level of education.
A patient with a sigmoid colostomy who calls to report the water used for irrigation has not returned by has no
other complaints should be instructed to do what? ANS Increase fluid intake as the patient may be
dehydrated.
For a patient with mucosal transplantation, the nurse should do all of the following EXCEPT what? ANS
Refer to a surgeon for stoma revision. It is not necessary to remove this tissue.
