Wound Care Detailed Exam Practice Questions with Expert Graded A+ Answers | Guarantee Pass!

Wound Care Detailed Exam Practice Questions with Expert Graded A+ Answers | Guarantee Pass! 1. Before performing a wound assessment, which nursing action would reduce the patient's risk for infection? A. Taking the patient's temperature B. Applying clean gloves C. Assessing the wound for drainage D. Assessing the dressing for drainage - ANSWER B. Applying clean gloves 2. The wound bed of a patient's pressure ulcer is red. What does this finding indicate to the nurse? A. Necrotic tissue B. Presence of slough C. Granulation tissue D. Development of an infection - ANSWER C. Granulation tissue 3. Which measurements would the nurse use to calculate the surface area of a patient's pressure ulcer? A. Height and weight B. Length and width C. Length and depth D. Width and depth - ANSWER B. Length and width 4. Which action reduces the nurse's risk for infection when changing the dressing of an infected abdominal wound? A. Begin antibiotic therapy before the dressing change. B. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). C. Adhere to sterile technique during the intervention. D. Complete the dressing change in an effective, timely way. - ANSWER B. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). 5. Which action would minimize the risk for cross-contamination while cleansing an infected abdominal surgical wound? A. Cleansing the wound with sterile water B. Blotting the incision with dry gauze C. Wearing sterile gloves to cleanse the wound D. Using a new gauze pad for each stroke while cleansing the wound - ANSWER D. Using a new gauze pad for each stroke while cleansing the wound 6. 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? A. Notify the surgeon of the bleeding. B. Remove the dressing, and assess the wound. C. Assess the patient for signs of shock. D. Further assess the patient and the wound. - ANSWER D. Further assess the patient and the wound. 7. 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? A. Premedicate the patient with a prescribed analgesic 30 minutes before the intervention. B. Use a distraction technique to divert the patient's attention during the procedure. C. Position the patient comfortably before the intervention. D. Thoroughly explain the procedure to the patient. - ANSWER A. Premedicate the patient with a prescribed analgesic 30 minutes before the intervention. 8. When changing a patient's surgical dressing 24 hours postoperatively, when would the nurse apply sterile gloves? A. After performing hand hygiene at the start of the procedure B. Before removing the inner dressing C. After removing the original dressing materials and performing hand hygiene a second time D. Just before cleansing the wound with sterile water - ANSWER C. After removing the original dressing materials and performing hand hygiene a second time. 9. Which wound would be allowed to heal by secondary intention? A. Cleft lip repair B. Infected hysterectomy incision C. Exploratory laparoscopy incision D. Facial laceration caused by a pocket knife - ANSWER B. Infected hysterectomy incision 10. The nurse notes that a patient's surgical wound is healing slowly. Which health problem would contribute to slow wound healing? A. Osteoarthritis B. Glaucoma C. Deafness D. Diabetes mellitus - ANSWER D. Diabetes mellitus 11. Which intervention can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in caring for a patient with a wound? A. Assessing the site for signs of redness or swelling B. Reporting the presence of wound odor C. Removing a soiled outer dressing D. Opening sterile dressings during the dressing change - ANSWER B. Reporting the presence of wound odor 12. A patient who had surgery yesterday has the initial dressing covering the surgical site. What is the nurse's responsibility in assessing this patient's wound? A. Remove the dressing, inspect the wound, and reapply a new dressing. B. Inspect the wound and reapply the surgical dressing every 2 hours. C. Inspect the wound, and keep the dressing off until the health care provider arrives. D. Wait until the health care provider orders the removal of the surgical dressing. - ANSWER D. Wait until the health care provider orders the removal of the surgical dressing 13. Which action can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to help prevent the development of pressure ulcers in an older adult patient? A. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours. B. Assess the patient's bony prominences every shift. C. Educate the family about the importance of healthy skin. D. Assist the patient in the selection of high-protein foods. - ANSWER A. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours.