Wound Care Questions Study Guide Rated A+

The nurse notes that a patient's surgical wound is healing slowly. Which health problem would contribute to slow wound healing? A. Osteoarthritis B. Glaucoma C. Deafness D. Diabetes mellitus {Ans: D. Diabetes mellitus}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.}Which intervention can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in caring for a patient with a wound? A. Assessing the site for signs of redness or swelling B. Reporting the presence of wound odor C. Removing a soiled outer dressing D. Opening sterile dressings during the dressing change {Ans: B. Reporting the presence of wound odor}A patient who had surgery yesterday has the initial dressing covering the surgical site. What is the nurse's responsibility in assessing this patient's wound? A. Remove the dressing, inspect the wound, and reapply a new dressing. B. Inspect