PN 3006 ACTUAL EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
4 scenarios- which one has the least likely to have wound healing - ANSWER-
healing time is 8 weeks or over
What is expected 4th day post op? - ANSWER-swelling and redness, no
discharge
Eviscerated abdomen, what do u do - ANSWER-take gauze soaked in saline
and cover it
Old dressing abnormal findings - ANSWER-fully saturated, discolouration, foul
odour, warm to touch
Full thickness wound with lots of exudate - ANSWER-best thing to do is have
well balanced die w high protein
HCAs are able to tell u if a dressing is saturated - ANSWER-yes can look at it
and let you know
Before you do anything to a dressing what do you do - ANSWER-Assesment
What if you are looking at a wound and notice undermining or tunnelling,
what do you do - ANSWER-call RN but maintain sterility
When you are irrigating a wound that has a wide opening, what equipment
do you need to use - ANSWER-35 ml
Wound irrigation on a child, what can u do to alleviate fear b/c they r squirmy
- ANSWER-Distract them
Fast running iv, which assessment should one do? - ANSWER-Respiratory
assessment for pulmonary edema
Prevent iv dislodging- what can u do? - ANSWER-Educate the pt not to move
it
White crystals in iv tubing - ANSWER-1.Stop iv
2. Let someone know
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
4 scenarios- which one has the least likely to have wound healing - ANSWER-
healing time is 8 weeks or over
What is expected 4th day post op? - ANSWER-swelling and redness, no
discharge
Eviscerated abdomen, what do u do - ANSWER-take gauze soaked in saline
and cover it
Old dressing abnormal findings - ANSWER-fully saturated, discolouration, foul
odour, warm to touch
Full thickness wound with lots of exudate - ANSWER-best thing to do is have
well balanced die w high protein
HCAs are able to tell u if a dressing is saturated - ANSWER-yes can look at it
and let you know
Before you do anything to a dressing what do you do - ANSWER-Assesment
What if you are looking at a wound and notice undermining or tunnelling,
what do you do - ANSWER-call RN but maintain sterility
When you are irrigating a wound that has a wide opening, what equipment
do you need to use - ANSWER-35 ml
Wound irrigation on a child, what can u do to alleviate fear b/c they r squirmy
- ANSWER-Distract them
Fast running iv, which assessment should one do? - ANSWER-Respiratory
assessment for pulmonary edema
Prevent iv dislodging- what can u do? - ANSWER-Educate the pt not to move
it
White crystals in iv tubing - ANSWER-1.Stop iv
2. Let someone know
