Wound cleansing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Wound Management Questions and Answers Already Passed Which skin layer is the key layer for wound healing? A. Stratum corneum B. Epidermis C. Dermis D. Deep fascia The dermis, which is much thicker than the epidermis, is primarily composed of connective tissue and is the key layer for wound healing. Removal of debris and devitalized tissue from the dermis results in optimal healing and minimal scar formation. The epidermis is the outermost layer and protects against chemicals ...

(2023) NGN RN HESI EXIT EXAM - Version 1 (V1) All Qs & As Included – Graded A+ (All correct Answers Highlighted) • The nurse has provided health promotion teaching for a group of clients who were recently diagnosed with the Human immunodefi ciency virus (HIV). Which statement, if made by one of the clients, would require further teaching? (a) ―I am glad that I can still clean my parakeet‘s cage.‖ (b) ―I will not go to the parade this weekend.‖ (c) ―I will increase prote...

PN VATI FUNDAMENTALS 2023 Questions Answered 100% correct A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an elevated temperature with no sweating. Which of the following findings is an indication of hypernatremia? Thirst Muscle twitching Headache Abdominal cramps Thirst. Rationale: Thirst, combined with an elevated temperature and a lack of sweating, can be an indication of hypernatremia. A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty sleeping due to ...

A patient is being discharged from the hospital with a new ileostomy. The patient expresses concern about caring for the ostomy. Before hospital discharge, it is most important for the nurse to coordinate with which member of the health care team? a. Home care nurse b. Wound ostomy continence nurse c. Registered dietitian d. Primary care provider Correct Answer-B The nurse is assigned the care of a patient for whom a cleansing enema has been ordered. What information is most important for...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a wound. The patient appears anxious as the nurse is preparing to change the dressing. Which action should the nurse take? a. Turn on the television. b. Explain the procedure. c. Tell the patient “Close your eyes.” d. Ask the family to leave the room. 2. The nurse is cleansing a wound site. As the nurse administers the procedure, which intervention should be included? Allow the solution to flow from the most contaminated to the least a. c...

BSN 205 Skills ISB Quizzes Question and answers 100% correct 2024When cleaning a wound during a dressing change, in what direction should the cleansing of the wound take place? Outward from the wound in a circular motion. Towards the wound in a circular motion. Clean around the wound edge only. Away from the wound in a linear pattern. - correct answer Correct Answer Outward from the wound in a circular motion. What is a reason to use a wet to dry dressing? To keep the wound moist. ...

Inappropriate dressing combinations correct answers Aquacel soaked with saline; IntraSite and Kaltostat; Silvaden and SilvaSorb dressing Dressing changes are done with _______ technique correct answers clean/aseptic Label dressing with correct answers date and time Dressing types correct answers primary and secondary Primary dressing is correct answers a therapeutic or protective covering applied directly to wounds or lesions Secondary dressing is correct answers materials that se...

Which wound would be allowed to heal by secondary intention? A. Cleft lip repair B. Infected hysterectomy incision C. Exploratory laparoscopy incision D. Facial laceration caused by a pocket knife Ans--B. Infected hysterectomy incision Which action would minimize the risk for cross-contamination while cleansing an infected abdominal surgical wound? A. Cleansing the wound with sterile water B. Blotting the incision with dry gauze C. Wearing sterile gloves to cleanse the wound D. Using...

BSN 205 Skills ISB QuizzesWhen cleaning a wound during a dressing change, in what direction should the cleansing of the wound take place? Outward from the wound in a circular motion. Towards the wound in a circular motion. Clean around the wound edge only. Away from the wound in a linear pattern. - correct answer Correct Answer Outward from the wound in a circular motion. What is a reason to use a wet to dry dressing? To keep the wound moist. To decrease healing time. To debride a...

PCE Exam Questions & Answers 100% CORRECT 2021 after cleansing the wound, you notice that it is a small, superficial, low-tension wound that would allow the patient to continue to participate in their competition. what is the best wound closure technique for this type of laceration in this setting? - ANSWERSsteristrips-adhesive skin tape area to auscultate the aortic valve - ANSWERSright second intercostal space abdominal quadrant that contains the liver, gallbladder, duodenum, head o...