Wound Care Questions |15 Questions| With Correct Answers.

Which practice protects the nurse from infection when changing the dressing on an infected pressure ulcer? A. Begin antibiotic therapy before the dressing change. B. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. C. Adhere to sterile technique during the intervention. D. Complete the dressing change in an effective, efficient manner. {Ans: B. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.}Which action can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to help prevent the development of pressure ulcers in an older adult patient? A. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours. B. Assess the patient's bony prominences every shift. C. Educate the family about the importance of healthy skin. D. Assist the patient in the selection of high-protein foods. {Ans: A. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours.}How would the nurse safely apply an enzyme debridement ointment? A. Daub ointment on dead tissue at the wound edges. B. Put ointment on a tongue blade, and gently spread it on the center of the wound. C. Apply ointment to necrotic tissue in the wound while avoiding contact with surrounding skin. D. Apply a gauze dressing to ensure contact with the ointment. {Ans: C. Apply ointment to necrotic tissue in the wound