answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
Which of the following are functions of dressings? (Select all that apply.)
To promote hemostasis.
To keep the wound bed dry.
Wound debridement.
To prevent contamination.
To increase circulation.
- correct answer To promote hemostasis.
Wound debridement.
To prevent contamination.
Which of the following patients would be expected to benefit from a damp-to-dry dressing? (Select all
that apply.)
A 24-year-old patient with an open and infected wound from a spider bite.
A 7-year-old with abrasions on the knees.
A 50-year-old with a postoperative knee-replacement incision.
A 30-year-old after large cyst removal with necrotic tissue present in crater-type wound.
A 19-year-old with a superficial laceration on the arm.
- correct answer 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.
The nurse is observing the patient's wife perform the damp-to-dry dressing change. Which actions, if
made by the patient's wife, indicate that further instruction is needed? (Select all that apply.)
Premedicates for pain.
Packs wound tightly.
Leaves contact or primary dressing dripping moist.
When removing the old dressing the wife leaves the dressing dry, even when it sticks slightly.
Pulls tape in direction toward wound when removing previous dressing.
- correct answer Packs wound tightly.
Leaves contact or primary dressing dripping moist.
A patient with a wound vacuum-assisted closure (wound V.A.C.) continues to complain of pain. What
measures may be taken? (Select all that apply.)
Switch to the white polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) soft foam.
Decrease the pressure setting.
Administer pain medication.
Switch to the black polyurethane (PU) foam.
Keep the suction in the "off" position.
- correct answer Switch to the white polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) soft foam.