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Nightingale BSN 205, Week 8, ISB: Tissue Integrity (Wound Care)

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show False.  
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show True  
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show Distention or swelling of the affected body part. A decreased blood pressure and increased pulse. A change in the type and amount of drainage from a surgical drain.  
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Which of the following patients has the least risk for developing a wound infection?   show
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show Inadequate nutrition delays wound healing and increases risk of infection.  
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show The patient is demonstrating signs of a postoperative wound infection.  
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The nurse is caring for a patient after major abdominal surgery. Which of the following demonstrates correct understanding of wound dehiscence?   show
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The nurse reports that a patient has a wound on his abdomen that is healing by secondary intention. The nurse understands this means the patient:   show
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show Wound dehiscence  
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show Heels. Sacrum. Lateral male oil. Trochanters. Ischial tuberosities.  
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show Malnutrition. Decreased sensory perception/mobility. Anemia. Excessive sweating.  
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Identify prevention strategies for pressure injuries. (Select all that apply.)   show
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show She performs hand hygiene and removes the old dressing and begins to clean the injury with soap and water.  
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A family member calls regarding their mother who has developed a “bedsore” on her right heel. Describes the injury as “a blister that has now popped and you can see redness.” Based on this description, at what stage would classify this pressure injury?   show
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The patient asks the nurse what the purpose is for his Hemovac drain. What is the nurse's best response?   show
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A patient is to go home with a Jackson-Pratt drain. Which of the following statements, if made by the patient, indicates further teaching is required?   show
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When should wound drainage be cultured?   show
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show empties the Hemovac drain, replaces the plug, and records the amount of drainage.  
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Because a patient has a Penrose drain, the nurse inspects the patient's skin and changes the dressing by placing a drainage sponge around the drain. What is the rationale for doing this?   show
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Which of the following is inappropriate to delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?   show
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The patient complains "It feels like the drain is pulling on my surgical site." What is the nurse’s best action   show
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show To promote hemostasis. Wound Debridement. To prevent contamination.  
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show A 24-year-old patient with an open and infected wound from a spider bite. A 30-year-old after large cyst removal with necrotic tissue present in crater-type wound.  
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show Packs wound tightly. Leaves contact or primary dressing dripping moist.  
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show Switch to the white polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) soft foam. Decrease the pressure setting. Administer pain medication  
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show After the old dressing is removed and before cleansing the wound  
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A patient states that she is unable to get her transparent dressing to stay in place. What instruction should the nurse provide the patient?   show
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A patient asks the nurse why the Montgomery ties are being used instead of regular tape. What is the nurse's best response?   show
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How can the nurse determine that negative pressure is being achieved with a wound V.A.C.?   show
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Which of the following is a correct sequence for changing a gauze dressing?   show
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