ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 26 : Wound Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your patient with a stage 3 pressure injury infected with MRSA is on contact precautions. Which of the following PPE will you obtain when you enter his room?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Contact precautions for MRSA require gloves and a gown to prevent direct contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces.
Question 2 of 5
Classify the following wounds as either open or closed: A. Contusion, B. Abrasion, C. Laceration, D. Pressure injury
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contusions are closed (bruising under intact skin), while abrasions, lacerations, and pressure injuries are open (skin is broken).
Question 3 of 5
You are caring for a patient with several risk factors for a pressure injury. Which would you avoid when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling sheets can cause shear and friction, increasing pressure injury risk. The other options are preventive measures.
Question 4 of 5
A colonized wound is one in which
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A colonized wound has many microorganisms but no clinical signs of infection, distinguishing it from an infected wound.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following are found during your assessment of a surgical wound. Which would concern you the most?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness, warmth, and swelling around the wound margin are signs of infection, which is most concerning and requires prompt intervention.