Basic Nursing Skills Wound Care & Dressings 2

Question 1

Which solution is most appropriate for routine wound irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline (0.9% NaCl)

Answer

Normal saline is isotonic and non-cytotoxic, making it the safest and most recommended solution for routine wound irrigation.

Question 2

A wet-to-dry dressing is used primarily for:

Accepted Answer

Mechanical debridement of necrotic tissue

Answer

Wet-to-dry dressings are a form of mechanical debridement — as the wet gauze dries, it traps and removes necrotic debris upon removal.

Question 3

Which type of dressing maintains a moist wound environment and is used for partial-thickness wounds and minor burns?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocolloid dressing

Answer

Hydrocolloid dressings form a gel over the wound, maintain moisture, and are appropriate for partial-thickness wounds and minor burns.

Question 4

The nurse notes a wound has yellow, thick, foul-smelling drainage. This type of drainage is called:

Accepted Answer

Purulent

Answer

Purulent drainage is thick, opaque, yellow, green, or brown, and indicates infection or the presence of microorganisms.

Question 5

When removing a soiled dressing, the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Wear clean gloves and place soiled dressing in biohazard bag

Answer

Clean gloves protect the nurse from contact with body fluids; the soiled dressing is disposed of in a biohazard/impermeable bag per standard precautions.

Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test

Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test

Basic Nursing Skills Wound Care & Dressings 2