The nurse is performing a dry sterile dressing change for an abdominal wound.
The nurse should use a swab to clean:

From the left to the right across the wound.

From the outer abdomen toward the wound.

In a circular motion around the wound, circling to the outside.

Directly over the wound.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Cleaning from left to right across the wound can introduce bacteria from the surrounding skin into the wound, which can lead to infection.

Choice B rationale:

Cleaning from the outer abdomen toward the wound can also introduce bacteria from the surrounding skin into the wound.

Choice C rationale:

Cleaning in a circular motion around the wound, circling to the outside, helps to move bacteria away from the wound and reduce the risk of infection.

Choice D rationale:

Cleaning directly over the wound can disrupt the healing process and potentially introduce bacteria into the wound.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Repositioning the patient for bed changing does not directly contribute to skin breakdown or infection.

Choice B rationale:

While shearing can cause skin breakdown, it is not directly related to incontinence or wet sheets.

Choice C rationale:

Moisture from incontinence can create an environment suitable for the growth of microorganisms in a wound, leading to infection and skin breakdown.

Choice D rationale:

A wet bed does not exert greater pressure on the patient’s skin.

A. Alginate. B. Dry gauze. C. Hydrogel. D. Transparent.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and suitable for wounds with heavy drainage. They also promote hemostasis by activating the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade.

Choice B rationale:

Dry gauze is not the best choice for a bleeding wound as it does not have hemostatic properties.

Choice C rationale:

Hydrogel dressings are primarily for wounds with little to no exudate and not suitable for a bleeding wound.

Choice D rationale:

Transparent dressings are thin, waterproof dressings used for superficial wounds and not suitable for a bleeding wound.

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The nurse should use a swab to clean: