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Nursing Skill: Wound Care questions and answers graded A+ by experts 2024/2025
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Nursing Skill: Wound CareA wound dressing serves several purposes. What are some of the purposes of wound
dressings? Select all that apply.
Aids in hemostasis
Protects against microorganisms
Provides a moist environment
The nurse assesses the type of tissue in the wound base to plan appropriate interventions.
The nurse knows _____ is present when __________ tissue is visualized in the wound bed.
Slough
Soft yellow/white
When measuring a wound, the nurse should measure the length, ________, and depth. A
________ should be gently inserted into the wound to measure the _______ of the wound.
Width
Cotton-topped applicator
Depth
When reviewing the client chart, what information would you need to note before performing
the sterile dressing change? Select all that apply.
Wound measurements
Client medication list
Client pain rating
Review the table below and indicate where the supplies/equipment are indicated or not
indicated for performing the return demonstration of wound care.
Indicated: Wound care kit
Sterile cotton-tipped applicators
Sterile gloves
Sterile normal saline
Not Indicated: Stethoscope
Betadine
When performing the dressing change on Maria Hernandez's abdominal wound, the nurse
notices that the previous dressing is dry and adhered to the wound bed. The wound does not
need to be debrided. When the nurse begins to pull on the gauze, it tears, and the nurse is
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