Please select only one answer for each of the following questions)
1. A diabetic patient with a plantar foot ulcer is due for a dressing change. The nurse notes that the dry dressing is adhering to the granular wound bed. The appropriate intervention is to: Go to
Question 2
A. Wait for the practitioner to evaluate the wound and dressing
B. Moisten the gauze with saline before removing the gauze
C. Apply gentle but firm pressure while removing the gauze
D. Apply antibacterial ointment to the wound before removing the gauze
2. A patient has a right leg burn wound with some adherent eschar. There is an order for a moist-to-dry dressing change every shift. During the process of the dressing change, the nurse notes the primary dressing is adhering to the wound bed. The nurse should: Go to
Question 3
A. Gently remove the dried dressing to facilitate debridement
B. Soak the dressing with normal saline to facilitate easier removal
C. Soak the dressing with wound cleanser to facilitate easier removal
D. Stop the dressing change and notify the practitioner
3. The nurse is preparing to perform a moist-to-dry dressing change on a patient with a large dehisced surgical wound of the abdomen. The nurse begins to organize the supplies and knows to prioritize which nursing intervention? Go to
Question 4
A. Ensure privacy during the dressing change
B. Protect the patient’s bedding using waterproof pads
C. Gather all the needed dressing and treatment supplies
D. Administer pain medication before dressing change
4. During a routine dry dressing change of a patient who had open heart surgery, the nurse notes that the thoracic wound is actively draining bright red blood. The nurse should: Go to
Question 5
A. Realize that this indicates increased vascularization and is a sign of healing
B. Continue to cleanse the wound and cover with dry gauze
C. Express concern that the postsurgical drain is not functioning properly
D. Express concern that this indicates a tissue healing impairment
5. The nurse is instructing a group of nursing students on the removal and application of a moist-to-dry dressing. Which statement indicates the student needs additional teaching? Back to Top
A. “Normal saline is a commonly used cleansing solution.”
B. “We can use a povidone-iodine solution to moisten the gauze.”
C. “If the gauze adheres to the wound, gently remove to debride.”
D. “Clean the wound from the area of least to most contaminated.”