Nurs 221 Test 1: Study Questions (A+ GUARANTEED)

A patient complains of pain during a dressing change. What would be the most effective intervention the nurse could initiate at the next dressing change in order to reduce the patient's pain? correct answers Premedicate the patient with a prescribed analgesic 30 minutes before the intervention. Which action reduces the nurse's risk for infection when changing the dressing of an infected abdominal wound? correct answers Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). What is the nurse's best response when additional bloody drainage appears on the initial abdominal dressing of a patient who had surgery 7 hours ago? correct answers Further assess the patient and the wound. When changing a patient's surgical dressing 24 hours postoperatively, when would the nurse apply sterile gloves? correct answers After removing the original dressing materials and performing hand hygiene a second time Which action would minimize the risk for cross-contamination while cleansing an infected abdominal surgical wound? correct answers Using a new gauze pad for each stroke while cleansing the wound Which personal protective equipment (PPE) will the nurse wear if there is a risk of a blood splash when caring for a patient? correct answers Gown, gloves, mask, and eye protection What will the nurse do first when preparing to apply personal protective equipment (PPE) before caring for a patient in isolation? correct answers Perform hand hygiene The nurse is discussing the guidelines for proper use of PPE by nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which statement made by the NAP requires follow-up by the nurse? correct answers "I really dislike wearing a mask, so it's the first thing I take off." When removing a gown worn as personal protective equipment (PPE) while caring for a patient in isolation, why does the nurse avoid touching the outside of the gown? correct answers To prevent touching contaminated material with unprotected hands When delegating patient care that requires nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to use personal protective equipment (PPE), it is necessary for the nurse to do what first? correct answers Review the patient's need for a specific isolation precaution When irrigating a wound, how would the nurse know the right amount of pressure to apply? correct answers Follow the general rule of keeping the pressure between 4 and 15 psi. Which action should the nurse avoid before irrigating a patient's foot wound? correct answers Warm the irrigant to body temperature in the microwave.