NUR 152 Wound Care Questions With Complete Solutions
Aging of Skin: 8 Changes Correct Answers 1. Wrinkles, skin
sags, hair grays, nail thicken
2. Skin dries out and flakes -- causes itching
3. Poor skin turgor
4. Skin thins up to 20%
5. Loss of subcutaneous layer.
6. Decreased blood flow to tissues; change of sensation
7. Paler skin from decreased melanin
8. liver spots (Lentigines) develop
Applying a Dressing: Step 1 Correct Answers Gather all
Supplies.
Double check that you have everything before entering the
room.
Applying a Dressing: Step 10 Correct Answers Position the
patient for the procedure.
Applying a Dressing: Step 11 Correct Answers Provide Privacy
Applying a Dressing: Step 12 Correct Answers Once wound is
covered you may remove your gloves to apply tape.
(Recommend leaving them on.)
Applying a Dressing: Step 13 Correct Answers Dressing
should include date, time, and your initials and title.
Applying a Dressing: Step 14 Correct Answers Report to the
RN.
,Applying a Dressing: Step 2 Correct Answers Check sterile
supplies for expiration date and integrity.
Applying a Dressing: Step 3 Correct Answers Always follow
standard precautions.
Applying a Dressing: Step 4 Correct Answers Never touch a
wound or the portion of the dressing that will cover it. Touch
only by the corners.
Applying a Dressing: Step 5 Correct Answers Dressing should
extend at least 1" beyond the wound itself.
Applying a Dressing: Step 6 Correct Answers A wound with
Drainage may need additional gauze covering it for collection.
Applying a Dressing: Step 7 Correct Answers Ask the patient if
they have any allergies.
Ie: Tape or Solutions.
Applying a Dressing: Step 8 Correct Answers Explain the
procedure to the patient.
Applying a Dressing: Step 9 Correct Answers Observe the
wound.
Observe the Patient for pain. (Some may need pain medication
30-60 min prior to the dressing change.)
Caring for a Surgical Open Packed Wound: Correct Answers
Involves a sterile wet to dry dressing change every 6-8 hours.
, Packed with damp NS gauze and covered with dry gauze and a
abd pad.
Dressing the Wound: Bandages Correct Answers Sometimes
used to hold a dressing in place.
Ie: Gauze and elastic bandages
Dressing the Wound: Binders Correct Answers Used to prevent
re-opening of the wounds, or stress being applied to the incision
line and to hold dressings in place.
Dressing the Wound: Dressings Correct Answers Gauze or a
film to cover a wound.
May have adhesive on it or you may have to apply tape.
Dressing the Wound: Montgomery Straps Correct Answers
Protects the skin from frequent tape removals.
Tied in place and hold gauze and/or sponges.
Like tying a shoe lace.
Dressing the Wound: Tapes; Co-Flex (Self-Adhering Bandages)
Correct Answers Secures Dressings by adhering to itself.
Will not adhere to skin or hair.
Ideal for sensitive skin.
Dressing the Wound: Tapes; Hypoallergenic Tape Correct
Answers Frequently occurs as a paper tape.
Used on people with an adhesive allergy.
Dressing the Wound: Tapes; Silk Tape Correct Answers Very
strong and water resistant.
Aging of Skin: 8 Changes Correct Answers 1. Wrinkles, skin
sags, hair grays, nail thicken
2. Skin dries out and flakes -- causes itching
3. Poor skin turgor
4. Skin thins up to 20%
5. Loss of subcutaneous layer.
6. Decreased blood flow to tissues; change of sensation
7. Paler skin from decreased melanin
8. liver spots (Lentigines) develop
Applying a Dressing: Step 1 Correct Answers Gather all
Supplies.
Double check that you have everything before entering the
room.
Applying a Dressing: Step 10 Correct Answers Position the
patient for the procedure.
Applying a Dressing: Step 11 Correct Answers Provide Privacy
Applying a Dressing: Step 12 Correct Answers Once wound is
covered you may remove your gloves to apply tape.
(Recommend leaving them on.)
Applying a Dressing: Step 13 Correct Answers Dressing
should include date, time, and your initials and title.
Applying a Dressing: Step 14 Correct Answers Report to the
RN.
,Applying a Dressing: Step 2 Correct Answers Check sterile
supplies for expiration date and integrity.
Applying a Dressing: Step 3 Correct Answers Always follow
standard precautions.
Applying a Dressing: Step 4 Correct Answers Never touch a
wound or the portion of the dressing that will cover it. Touch
only by the corners.
Applying a Dressing: Step 5 Correct Answers Dressing should
extend at least 1" beyond the wound itself.
Applying a Dressing: Step 6 Correct Answers A wound with
Drainage may need additional gauze covering it for collection.
Applying a Dressing: Step 7 Correct Answers Ask the patient if
they have any allergies.
Ie: Tape or Solutions.
Applying a Dressing: Step 8 Correct Answers Explain the
procedure to the patient.
Applying a Dressing: Step 9 Correct Answers Observe the
wound.
Observe the Patient for pain. (Some may need pain medication
30-60 min prior to the dressing change.)
Caring for a Surgical Open Packed Wound: Correct Answers
Involves a sterile wet to dry dressing change every 6-8 hours.
, Packed with damp NS gauze and covered with dry gauze and a
abd pad.
Dressing the Wound: Bandages Correct Answers Sometimes
used to hold a dressing in place.
Ie: Gauze and elastic bandages
Dressing the Wound: Binders Correct Answers Used to prevent
re-opening of the wounds, or stress being applied to the incision
line and to hold dressings in place.
Dressing the Wound: Dressings Correct Answers Gauze or a
film to cover a wound.
May have adhesive on it or you may have to apply tape.
Dressing the Wound: Montgomery Straps Correct Answers
Protects the skin from frequent tape removals.
Tied in place and hold gauze and/or sponges.
Like tying a shoe lace.
Dressing the Wound: Tapes; Co-Flex (Self-Adhering Bandages)
Correct Answers Secures Dressings by adhering to itself.
Will not adhere to skin or hair.
Ideal for sensitive skin.
Dressing the Wound: Tapes; Hypoallergenic Tape Correct
Answers Frequently occurs as a paper tape.
Used on people with an adhesive allergy.
Dressing the Wound: Tapes; Silk Tape Correct Answers Very
strong and water resistant.
