what is the main reason for the sue of negative pressure wound therapy?
1. to accelerate granulation tissue formation
2. to dilute the bacterial load with water
3. to reduce edematous bacterial load and initiate wound contracture and healing
4. to increase oxygenation to the tissue Correct Ans-3. to reduce edematous bacterial load and
initiate wound contracture and healing
what is a disadvantage of a drain?
1. provides an entry for pathogenic microorganisms
2. affords an escape for serum and blood
3. allows for intestinal secretion and bile escape
4. removes air from the surgical site Correct Ans-1. provides an entry for pathogenic
microorganisms
Which of the following options describes a Class II surgical wound?
1. the respiratory, gastrointestinal tract, or genitourinary tract is entered under controlled
circumstances.
2. there is visible gastrointestinal spillage or inflammation present
,3. the wound is infected, or perforated organ space is present
4. it is the result of a non-penetrating trauma Correct Ans-1. the respiratory, gastrointestinal
tract, or genitourinary tract is entered under controlled circumstances.
which of the following materials are used int eh composition of non-absorbable sutures?
1. cotton
2. metal
3. linen
4. all of the above Correct Ans-4. all of the above
a stitch that is separate and tied independently of the other stiches is called...
1. running stitch
2. pure-string stitch
3. retention stitch
4. interrupted stitch Correct Ans-4. interrupted stitch
in addition to sutures, the skin can be closed by using...
1. staples
2. adhesive
3. wound strips
,4. all of the above Correct Ans-4. all of the above
Coefficient of friction is an element of which suture material characteristic?
1. needle configuration
2. handling
3. physical
4. tissue-retraction Correct Ans-2. handling
Which of the following is not a key element of ERAS?
1. return to regular diet and activities on the day of surgery
2. minimal fasting prior to surgery
3. opioid only pain relief
4. patient and family education Correct Ans-3. opioid only pain relief
The nursing alliance for quality care (NAQC) emphasizes patient centered care that includes
patient engagement. Which of the following is one of the nine assumptions of patient
engagement?
1. nurses must form an active partnership with their patient, the support system, and the
providers.
, 2. circumstances surrounding the need for health care interventions do not include the patient's
level of engagement.
3. cultural, racial, ethnic diversity cannot be considered when providers make decisions for the
patient.
4. physicians must make decisions about the patients care. Correct Ans-1. nurses must form
an active partnership with their patient, the support system, and the providers.
An element that is no part of the surgical checklist pre-procedure check in is...
1. confirmation of surgical site marking
2. introduction of team members
3. presence of the consent and H&P
4. confirmation of the procedure and site. Correct Ans-2. introduction of team members
Which element would be part of a nursing focused assessment for the integumentary system?
1. dyspnea
2. turgor
3. fall risk
4. hypoxia Correct Ans-2. turgor
Which of the following contains the elements of economic stability and built environment?