Nursing Wound Ostomy And Continence Study Guide Exam With Complete Solutions 2024.

What is WOCN Society? - correct answer Wound Ostomy or Continence When was WOCN Society founded? - correct answer In 1968 How many health care professionals are in WOCN society? - correct answer 4,800 What members are included in the WOCN? - correct answer RNS, who are experts in WOC and food and nail care Who are WOC Nurses? - correct answer Formerly known as Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses - Ar RN with BSN or higher degrees What does a WOC nurse specialize in? - correct answer In the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders Expert wound care and Chronic and acute wounds include? - correct answer Neuropathic wounds Pressure ulcers Surgical Wounds Trauma Wounds Vascular Wounds (Venous, Arterial) What is the estimated prevalence of pressure ulcers? - correct answer 14-17% acute care 27.3% long-term care 3-10% home health care What are some requirements for expert wound care? - correct answer Prevention strategies support surface for pressure redistribution Complex treatment modalities Adjunctive therapies = Wound vacs Types of ostomies - correct answer Colostomy Urostomy Ileostomy