Wound Final Study Guide (WOCN Continence) Questions and Correct answers

Wound Final Study Guide (WOCN Continence) Questions and Correct answers In assessing a surgical wound for healing, the WOC nurse suspects impending fistula development. Which of the following would be a definitive indicator? - CORRECT ANSWER-Passage of GI secretions or urine into an open wound bed. A patient with a chronic wound demonstrates stalled healing. The list of meds include an anti-hypertensive, a corticosteroid, and a mutlivitamin. Which of the following would best address this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER-Application of vitamin A to the wound bed. What is the best method to administer meds via percutaneous feeding tube? - CORRECT ANSWER-Flush with 10ml of water before/after each med. A patient with chronic venous insufficiency requires compression tx. Which of the following should be included in the patient education plan? - CORRECT ANSWERApply stockings in the AM and increase walking. Which response best describes teaching routine tube care for a newly placed PEG? - CORRECT ANSWER-The tube site should be washed daily with mild soap and water, rinsed, and dried