Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient who is bleeding.To control bleeding,apply a _____ dressing.

Accepted Answer

A) pressure 
B) alginate 
C) foam 
D) hydrocolloid 
A) pressure 
B) alginate 
C) foam 
D) hydrocolloid A

Question 2

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 C

Question 3

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. B

Question 4

Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for the nurse to implement during the application of an absorption or alginate dressing?

Accepted Answer

A) Never cut the dressing to fit the wound. 
B) Irrigate the wound gently to remove residual gel. 
C) Fill the wound cavity entirely with the dressing material. 
D) Never use a secondary dressing. 
A) Never cut the dressing to fit the wound. 
B) Irrigate the wound gently to remove residual gel. 
C) Fill the wound cavity entirely with the dressing material. 
D) Never use a secondary dressing.

Question 5

The patient has a large,deep wound on the sacral region.The nurse correctly packs the wound by:

Accepted Answer

A) filling two-thirds of the wound cavity. 
B) leaving saline-soaked folded gauze squares in place. 
C) putting the dressing in very tightly. 
D) extending only to the upper edge of the wound. 
A) filling two-thirds of the wound cavity. 
B) leaving saline-soaked folded gauze squares in place. 
C) putting the dressing in very tightly. 
D) extending only to the upper edge of the wound.

Question 6

Which of the following are examples of wounds that heal by secondary intention?

Accepted Answer

A) Burns 
B) Surgical incisions 
C) Infected wounds 
D) Deep pressure ulcers 
A) Burns 
B) Surgical incisions 
C) Infected wounds 
D) Deep pressure ulcers

Question 7

The nurse is changing a film dressing over a wound that is showing a large amount of drainage.How should the nurse proceed?

Accepted Answer

A) Apply a film dressing after culturing the wound. 
B) Apply a film dressing after cleansing the area. 
C) Choose another type of dressing for this wound. 
D) Keep the wound open to air. 
A) Apply a film dressing after culturing the wound. 
B) Apply a film dressing after cleansing the area. 
C) Choose another type of dressing for this wound. 
D) Keep the wound open to air.

Question 8

Which of the following tasks might be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

Accepted Answer

A) Pressure dressing to an actively bleeding wound 
B) Chronic wound that needs a nonsterile moist-to-dry dressing change 
C) Hydrogel dressing change 
D) Wound assessment during the dressing change 
A) Pressure dressing to an actively bleeding wound 
B) Chronic wound that needs a nonsterile moist-to-dry dressing change 
C) Hydrogel dressing change 
D) Wound assessment during the dressing change

Question 9

Dressings serve several functions.Which of the following is a function of a dressing?

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 10

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 11

What should the nurse anticipate might happen to a patient if bleeding cannot be controlled?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin dryness 
B) Bradycardia 
C) Hypovolemic shock 
D) Hypertension 
A) Skin dryness 
B) Bradycardia 
C) Hypovolemic shock 
D) Hypertension

Question 12

What should the nurse remember to do when applying a hydrocolloid dressing?

Accepted Answer

A) Apply granules after applying the wafer. 
B) Never use a secondary dressing. 
C) Hold the dressing in place. 
D) Use silk tape to hold the dressing in place. 
A) Apply granules after applying the wafer. 
B) Never use a secondary dressing. 
C) Hold the dressing in place. 
D) Use silk tape to hold the dressing in place.

Question 13

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a wound healing by primary intention that has little to no drainage.Which dressing is most appropriate for this type of wound?

Accepted Answer

A) Moist-to-dry dressing 
B) Hydrocolloid dressing 
C) Dry dressing 
D) Hydrogel dressing 
A) Moist-to-dry dressing 
B) Hydrocolloid dressing 
C) Dry dressing 
D) Hydrogel dressing

Question 14

_____________ dressings cover or hold primary dressings in place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ dressings cover or hold primary dressings...

Question 15

The nurse is demonstrating a dressing change to a nursing student.What key safety features should be emphasized during the process?

Accepted Answer

A) Knowing the type of wound 
B) Knowing the expected amount of drainage 
C) Knowing the patient's blood type 
D) Knowing whether drainage tubes are present 
A) Knowing the type of wound 
B) Knowing the expected amount of drainage 
C) Knowing the patient's blood type 
D) Knowing whether drainage tubes are present

Question 16

_______________ dressings are used for wounds that require debridement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ dressings are used for wounds that...

Question 17

The nurse would consider a dry dressing appropriate for a wound that requires which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Protection 
B) Debridement 
C) Absorption of heavy exudate 
D) Healing by second intention 
A) Protection 
B) Debridement 
C) Absorption of heavy exudate 
D) Healing by second intention

Question 18

___________ healing takes place when tissue is cleanly cut and the margins are reapproximated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ healing takes place when tissue is...

Question 19

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 20

For a patient with a transparent film dressing,the nurse assesses that there is white,opaque fluid accumulation and the surrounding tissue is inflamed.How should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

A) Culture the wound. 
B) Leave the current dressing in place. 
C) Apply gauze over the top of the dressing. 
D) Remove and stretch the film more tightly over the wound. 
A) Culture the wound. 
B) Leave the current dressing in place. 
C) Apply gauze over the top of the dressing. 
D) Remove and stretch the film more tightly over the wound.

Exam 41: Dressings,bandages,and Binders

The nurse is caring for a patient who is bleeding.To control bleeding,apply a _____ dressing.

In what type of wound is a foam dressing contraindicated?

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

Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for the nurse to implement during the application of an absorption or alginate dressing?

The patient has a large,deep wound on the sacral region.The nurse correctly packs the wound by:

Which of the following are examples of wounds that heal by secondary intention?

The nurse is changing a film dressing over a wound that is showing a large amount of drainage.How should the nurse proceed?

Which of the following tasks might be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

Dressings serve several functions.Which of the following is a function of a dressing?

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

What should the nurse anticipate might happen to a patient if bleeding cannot be controlled?

What should the nurse remember to do when applying a hydrocolloid dressing?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a wound healing by primary intention that has little to no drainage.Which dressing is most appropriate for this type of wound?

_____________ dressings cover or hold primary dressings in place.

The nurse is demonstrating a dressing change to a nursing student.What key safety features should be emphasized during the process?

_______________ dressings are used for wounds that require debridement.

The nurse would consider a dry dressing appropriate for a wound that requires which of the following?

___________ healing takes place when tissue is cleanly cut and the margins are reapproximated.

How should the nurse proceed when applying a pressure bandage?

For a patient with a transparent film dressing,the nurse assesses that there is white,opaque fluid accumulation and the surrounding tissue is inflamed.How should the nurse respond?

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