NB: Q- QUESTIONS
A- ANSWERS
#### **1. Wound Care**
**Q1:** What are the signs of an infected wound?
**A1:** Signs of an infected wound include redness, warmth, swelling,
purulent drainage, foul odor, and increased pain or tenderness.
**Q2:** How often should a wound dressing be changed?
**A2:** A wound dressing should be changed as per the healthcare provider's
orders, typically daily or whenever it becomes wet, soiled, or loose.
**Q3:** What is the purpose of using sterile technique during wound care?
**A3:** Sterile technique is used to prevent infection by minimizing the
introduction of microorganisms into the wound.
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#### **2. IV Therapy**
**Q4:** What are the common complications of IV therapy?
, **A4:** Common complications include infiltration, phlebitis, infection, air
embolism, and fluid overload.
**Q5:** How do you assess for infiltration at an IV site?
**A5:** Assess for swelling, coolness, pallor, pain, and decreased flow rate at
the IV site.
**Q6:** What is the normal range for IV fluid flow rates for adults?
**A6:** The normal range for IV fluid flow rates for adults is typically 125-
150 mL/hour, but this can vary based on the patient's condition and provider
orders.
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#### **3. Advanced Assessment Techniques**
**Q7:** What are the key components of a focused respiratory assessment?
**A7:** Key components include observing respiratory rate and effort,
auscultating lung sounds, checking oxygen saturation, and assessing for cough
or sputum production.
**Q8:** How do you assess for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
**A8:** Assess for unilateral swelling, redness, warmth, pain, and tenderness
in the affected limb. Use tools like the Homan's sign (pain on dorsiflexion of the
foot) cautiously, as it is not always reliable.
**Q9:** What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and how is it used?
A- ANSWERS
#### **1. Wound Care**
**Q1:** What are the signs of an infected wound?
**A1:** Signs of an infected wound include redness, warmth, swelling,
purulent drainage, foul odor, and increased pain or tenderness.
**Q2:** How often should a wound dressing be changed?
**A2:** A wound dressing should be changed as per the healthcare provider's
orders, typically daily or whenever it becomes wet, soiled, or loose.
**Q3:** What is the purpose of using sterile technique during wound care?
**A3:** Sterile technique is used to prevent infection by minimizing the
introduction of microorganisms into the wound.
---
#### **2. IV Therapy**
**Q4:** What are the common complications of IV therapy?
, **A4:** Common complications include infiltration, phlebitis, infection, air
embolism, and fluid overload.
**Q5:** How do you assess for infiltration at an IV site?
**A5:** Assess for swelling, coolness, pallor, pain, and decreased flow rate at
the IV site.
**Q6:** What is the normal range for IV fluid flow rates for adults?
**A6:** The normal range for IV fluid flow rates for adults is typically 125-
150 mL/hour, but this can vary based on the patient's condition and provider
orders.
---
#### **3. Advanced Assessment Techniques**
**Q7:** What are the key components of a focused respiratory assessment?
**A7:** Key components include observing respiratory rate and effort,
auscultating lung sounds, checking oxygen saturation, and assessing for cough
or sputum production.
**Q8:** How do you assess for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
**A8:** Assess for unilateral swelling, redness, warmth, pain, and tenderness
in the affected limb. Use tools like the Homan's sign (pain on dorsiflexion of the
foot) cautiously, as it is not always reliable.
**Q9:** What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and how is it used?
