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Skin Integrity And Wound Care

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Question 1
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Multiple Choice

The nurse knows the following wound would be classified as a closed wound:

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A

A large bruise on the side of the face

B

A surgical incision that is sutured closed

C

A puncture wound that is healing

D

An abrasion on the leg

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Question 2
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating the patient about the signs and symptoms of a wound infection. Which statement indicates a need for further education?

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A

"The wound will be red."

B

"The wound will have pus."

C

"The wound will be warm."

D

"The wound will need to be treated."

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Question 3
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Multiple Choice

The nurse knows the following types of wounds heal by tertiary intention:

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A

An acute wound in which the patient has sutures placed when it happened

B

A pressure ulcer that was treated with dressing changes and healed

C

An acute wound in which surgical glue was used to close the wound

D

A wound that was left open initially and closed later with sutures

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Question 4
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day one from an abdominal surgery. The patient complains of a "popping sensation" and a wetness in her dressing. The nurse immediately suspects:

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A

a wound infection.

B

the stitches came loose.

C

wound dehiscence.

D

wound crepitus.

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Question 5
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has had abdominal surgery and whose wound has completely eviscerated when she walks into the room. In addition to notifying the physician, what should the nurse do?

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A

Cover the wound with a sterile gauze pad.

B

Cover the wound with a transparent dressing.

C

Put pressure on the wound with a sterile gauze pad.

D

Cover the wound with gauze soaked with normal saline.

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Question 6
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows the most appropriate goal for a patient with a stage III pressure ulcer who has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity is:

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A
the wound will be completely healed in 72 hours.
B
the wound will show signs of healing within 2 weeks.
C
the patient will develop no new pressure ulcers.
D
the patient will ambulate twice a day.
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Question 7
Multiple Choice

The nurse is delegating care of a patient with a chronic nonsterile wound to a UAP. The delegation is inappropriate if:

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A
the nurse asks the UAP to assess the wound.
B
the nurse asks the UAP to report increased wound drainage.
C
the nurse asks the UAP to observe changes in dietary intake.
D
the nurse asks the UAP to change the dressing.
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Question 8
Multiple Choice

The nurse is repositioning her patient in the side-lying position. To avoid putting the patient at risk for pressure ulcers, the HOB should be placed at:

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A
flat.
B
90 degrees.
C
30 degrees.
D
45 degrees.
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Question 9
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that mechanical debridement involves all of the following except:

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A
wet to dry dressings.
B
whirlpool baths.
C
damp to dry dressing.
D
enzymatic dressing.
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Question 10
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The nurse is explaining to the student nurse the purpose of occlusive dressings. Which statement by the student nurse indicates a lack of understanding?

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A
"Occlusive dressings are used for autolytic debridement."
B
"Hydrocolloids are a type of occlusive dressing."
C
"Occlusive dressings can be used on infected wounds."
D
"Occlusive dressings support the most comfortable form of debridement."
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Question 11
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that a hydrocolloid dressing is appropriate for the following type of wound:

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A
A wound with a large amount of drainage
B
A wound that is tunneling
C
A postsurgical incision with staples
D
A wound with a moderate amount of drainage
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Question 12
Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a Penrose drain. She knows the patient will require the following care:

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A
The drain must be compressed after emptying to work properly.
B
The drain must be connected to suction if ordered.
C
The drain is not sutured in place so care is taken to not dislodge it.
D
The suction pulls drainage away from the wound as it re-expands.
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Question 13
Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating the patient about the use of heat/cold therapy at home. The following statement by the patient indicates the need for further education?

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A
"I should fill my ice bag 2/3 full of ice."
B
"I should use distilled water in my Aqua-K pad."
C
"I can warm up my hot pack in the microwave."
D
"I should check the order for how long to leave the compress on."
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Question 14
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows to irrigate a deep wound with:

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A
A 5-mL syringe.
B
A 10-mL syringe.
C
A 3-mL syringe.
D
A 30-mL syringe.
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Question 15
Multiple Choice

The nurse understands the rationale for drying a wound after irrigation is:

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A
to ensure the new dressing adheres to the wound.
B
to ensure the new dressing remains occlusive.
C
to prevent skin breakdown from moisture.
D
to prevent infection from irrigate solution.
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Question 16
Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a wet/damp to dry dressing change when the patient begins to complain of severe pain. What should the nurse do first?

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A
Notify the physician.
B
Notify the wound care nurse.
C
Stop the procedure.
D
Give the patient pain medication.
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Question 17
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows an appropriate goal for a patient with a stage III pressure ulcer with the nursing diagnosis Impaired physical mobility is:

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A
the patient will remain free of wound infections during the hospitalization.
B
the patient will report pain management strategies and reduce pain to a tolerable level.
C
the patient will turn self in bed using over trapeze every two hours using assistance when needed.
D
the patient will consume adequate nutrition to meet nutritional requirements within 1 week.
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Question 18
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows a stage III pressure ulcer is:

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A
a pressure ulcer that involves exposure of bone and connective tissue.
B
a pressure ulcer that does not extend through the fascia.
C
a pressure ulcer that does not include tunneling.
D
a partial-thick wound that involves the epidermis.
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Question 19
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows the layer that delivers the blood supply to the dermis, provides insulation, and has a cushioning effect is:

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A
stratum germinativum.
B
epidermis.
C
subcutaneous layer.
D
stratum corneum.
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Question 20
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The nurse knows that the following factors contribute to the development of wounds and lead to delays in wound healing: (Select all that apply.)

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A
A patient who has diabetes
B
A patient with COPD on long-term steroid therapy
C
A patient with on bed rest who is repositioned
D
A patient who is obese and sweats excessively
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