Question 1

The nurse is changing a dry,woven gauze dressing when it is observed that the gauze has inadvertently stuck to the wound.What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

A) Pull the dressing off to aid in debridement. 
B) Recover the dressing and leave in place. 
C) Moisten the gauze to minimize trauma. 
D) Ensure that the shiny side of the dry gauze dressing does not stick. 
A) Pull the dressing off to aid in debridement. 
B) Recover the dressing and leave in place. 
C) Moisten the gauze to minimize trauma. 
D) Ensure that the shiny side of the dry gauze dressing does not stick.

Question 2

How should the nurse proceed when applying a pressure bandage?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevate the extremity or area of bleeding. 
B) Wrap pressure-bandage gauze in a proximal-to-distal direction. 
C) Apply pressure to diminish the pulse to the distal body part. 
D) Wrap tape around the circumference of the site to secure the gauze padding. 
A) Elevate the extremity or area of bleeding. 
B) Wrap pressure-bandage gauze in a proximal-to-distal direction. 
C) Apply pressure to diminish the pulse to the distal body part. 
D) Wrap tape around the circumference of the site to secure the gauze padding.

Question 3

When assessing a patient with a hydrocolloid dressing,the nurse finds the formation of a soft,white-yellow gel that is adherent to the wound and has a very slight odor.The nurse evaluates this outcome as:

Accepted Answer

A) an expected occurrence. 
B) a wound infection requiring a culture. 
C) an adverse reaction to the hydrocolloid components. 
D) excessive exudate requiring a different type of dressing. 
A) an expected occurrence. 
B) a wound infection requiring a culture. 
C) an adverse reaction to the hydrocolloid components. 
D) excessive exudate requiring a different type of dressing.

Question 4

In what type of wound is a foam dressing contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Shallow stage II ulcer 
B) Exudative stage II ulcer 
C) Wound that has tunneling 
D) Wound that is infected 
A) Shallow stage II ulcer 
B) Exudative stage II ulcer 
C) Wound that has tunneling 
D) Wound that is infected

Question 5

The patient is being sent home from the hospital after a cardiac catheterization.What should the nurse instruct the patient to do first if bleeding should occur at the femoral artery puncture site?

Accepted Answer

A) Call the physician. 
B) Call 9-1-1. 
C) Apply pressure to the site. 
D) Apply a new bandage. 
A) Call the physician. 
B) Call 9-1-1. 
C) Apply pressure to the site. 
D) Apply a new bandage.

Question 6

The nurse is preparing to apply a gauze bandage to a dressing on the patient's wrist.How should the nurse proceed?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a 3-inch bandage. 
B) Use a 2-inch bandage. 
C) Apply from the elbow toward the wrist. 
D) Secure the bandage with a safety pin. 
A) Use a 3-inch bandage. 
B) Use a 2-inch bandage. 
C) Apply from the elbow toward the wrist. 
D) Secure the bandage with a safety pin.

Question 7

Dressings serve several functions.Which of the following is a function of a dressing? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Maintains a moist environment. 
B) Prevents the spread of microorganisms. 
C) Increases patient comfort. 
D) Controls bleeding. 
A) Maintains a moist environment. 
B) Prevents the spread of microorganisms. 
C) Increases patient comfort. 
D) Controls bleeding.

Question 8

What should the nurse do for a patient with a sudden severe hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

A) Go for help. 
B) Drape the patient. 
C) Apply direct pressure. 
D) Put on clean or sterile gloves. 
A) Go for help. 
B) Drape the patient. 
C) Apply direct pressure. 
D) Put on clean or sterile gloves.

Question 9

In caring for a patient who has an abdominal binder,it is expected that the nurse will do which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Remove the binder and assess the skin and wound every 8 hours. 
B) Evaluate the patient's ability to breathe deeply and cough effectively every 4 hours. 
C) Evaluate the patient's pulmonary function every 8 hours. 
D) Remove the binder at least daily. 
A) Remove the binder and assess the skin and wound every 8 hours. 
B) Evaluate the patient's ability to breathe deeply and cough effectively every 4 hours. 
C) Evaluate the patient's pulmonary function every 8 hours. 
D) Remove the binder at least daily.

Exam 41: Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

The nurse is changing a dry,woven gauze dressing when it is observed that the gauze has inadvertently stuck to the wound.What should the nurse do?

How should the nurse proceed when applying a pressure bandage?

When assessing a patient with a hydrocolloid dressing,the nurse finds the formation of a soft,white-yellow gel that is adherent to the wound and has a very slight odor.The nurse evaluates this outcome as:

In what type of wound is a foam dressing contraindicated?

The patient is being sent home from the hospital after a cardiac catheterization.What should the nurse instruct the patient to do first if bleeding should occur at the femoral artery puncture site?

The nurse is preparing to apply a gauze bandage to a dressing on the patient's wrist.How should the nurse proceed?

Dressings serve several functions.Which of the following is a function of a dressing? (Select all that apply. )

What should the nurse do for a patient with a sudden severe hemorrhage?

In caring for a patient who has an abdominal binder,it is expected that the nurse will do which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

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