NURS 105 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
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Asepsis - ANS absence of significant contamination
microorganisms - ANS a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
sterile field - ANS A work area free of all pathogens and non-pathogens (including spores)
sterile technique - ANS measures taken to prevent the spread of pathogens from the
environment to the patient by eliminating all micro-organisms in that environment
surgical asepsis - ANS practices that render and keep objects and areas free from
microorganisms; synonym for sterile technique
Latex allergy - ANS allergic reaction to natural rubber latex
Exudate - ANS fluid that accumulates in a wound; may contain serum, cellular debris,
bacteria, and white blood cells
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,Aerobic culture - ANS oxygen needed to grow
Anaerobic culture - ANS no oxygen needed to grow
debridement - ANS removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
Dehiscence - ANS separation of wound edges at suture line with the appearance or
underlying tissues usually occurs 6-8 days post surgery
Epithelialization - ANS stage of wound healing in which epithelial cells form across the
surface of a wound; tissue color ranges from the color of "ground glass" to pink
eschar - ANS a thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid that develops over a deep burn area
Evisceration - ANS separation of wound layers with the protrusion of internal organs and
tissues through incision
granulation tissue - ANS new tissue that is pink/red in color and composed of fibroblasts and
small blood vessels that fill an open wound when it starts to heal
necrosis - ANS tissue death
pressure ulcer - ANS any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to
underlying tissue
Primary intention wound healing - ANS wounds that heal under conditions of minimal tissue
loss
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, purulent - ANS producing or containing pus
sanguineous - ANS bloody drainage
secondary intention wound healing - ANS when a wound is allowed to remain open and heal
by granulation, epithelialization, and contraction - used for dirty wounds, o/w abscess can form
Serosanguineous - ANS Pale, red, watery: mixture of clear and red fluid
serous - ANS clear, watery plasma
Shearing wound - ANS Sharp objects, low infection rate, small scars (paper cut?)
Staging of wounds - ANS
stoma care - ANS use mild soap
apply skin sealant
cut it 1/8 to 1/16 larger than the size
measure it at least once a week
periostomal - ANS Area around a stoma
Colostomy care - ANS Keep the patient as free of odors as possible; empty the appliance
frequently.
Inspect the patient's stoma regularly.
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Asepsis - ANS absence of significant contamination
microorganisms - ANS a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
sterile field - ANS A work area free of all pathogens and non-pathogens (including spores)
sterile technique - ANS measures taken to prevent the spread of pathogens from the
environment to the patient by eliminating all micro-organisms in that environment
surgical asepsis - ANS practices that render and keep objects and areas free from
microorganisms; synonym for sterile technique
Latex allergy - ANS allergic reaction to natural rubber latex
Exudate - ANS fluid that accumulates in a wound; may contain serum, cellular debris,
bacteria, and white blood cells
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,Aerobic culture - ANS oxygen needed to grow
Anaerobic culture - ANS no oxygen needed to grow
debridement - ANS removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
Dehiscence - ANS separation of wound edges at suture line with the appearance or
underlying tissues usually occurs 6-8 days post surgery
Epithelialization - ANS stage of wound healing in which epithelial cells form across the
surface of a wound; tissue color ranges from the color of "ground glass" to pink
eschar - ANS a thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid that develops over a deep burn area
Evisceration - ANS separation of wound layers with the protrusion of internal organs and
tissues through incision
granulation tissue - ANS new tissue that is pink/red in color and composed of fibroblasts and
small blood vessels that fill an open wound when it starts to heal
necrosis - ANS tissue death
pressure ulcer - ANS any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to
underlying tissue
Primary intention wound healing - ANS wounds that heal under conditions of minimal tissue
loss
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, purulent - ANS producing or containing pus
sanguineous - ANS bloody drainage
secondary intention wound healing - ANS when a wound is allowed to remain open and heal
by granulation, epithelialization, and contraction - used for dirty wounds, o/w abscess can form
Serosanguineous - ANS Pale, red, watery: mixture of clear and red fluid
serous - ANS clear, watery plasma
Shearing wound - ANS Sharp objects, low infection rate, small scars (paper cut?)
Staging of wounds - ANS
stoma care - ANS use mild soap
apply skin sealant
cut it 1/8 to 1/16 larger than the size
measure it at least once a week
periostomal - ANS Area around a stoma
Colostomy care - ANS Keep the patient as free of odors as possible; empty the appliance
frequently.
Inspect the patient's stoma regularly.
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