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Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical Wound Dressing/Decision-Making During the Procedure Quiz

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Instructions

Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

During a dressing change, the nurse notices the incision edges are intact, but the surrounding skin is becoming irritated from repeated tape removal. What is the most appropriate action?

Continue using the same tape placement because the wound itself is intact
Protect the surrounding skin and adjust the securement method if appropriate
Apply tape more tightly so the dressing does not shift
Leave the dressing unsecured to prevent further skin irritation

2

While applying a sterile dressing, the clean forceps accidentally touch the used dressing. What should the nurse do?

Continue if the sterile dressing has not yet contacted the wound
Wipe the forceps with sterile saline and continue
Replace the contaminated forceps before continuing
Continue using the forceps if only the handle touched the dressing

3

During the dressing change, the patient reports a sudden increase in pain that is greater than expected. What is the most appropriate response?

Complete the dressing change as quickly as possible
Reassure the patient that increased pain is always expected
Reassess the wound and patient before continuing
Apply additional dressing layers without further assessment

4

During dressing removal, the nurse notices a moderate amount of fresh bleeding that continues despite gentle pressure. What should the nurse do?

Apply a larger dressing and continue routine care
Continue cleansing so the wound can be fully assessed
Well-approximated wound edges with minimal swelling
Protect the wound and escalate for surgical review

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Part of Wound Dressing - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
Last edit August 28, 2026 by 128.220.159.181
Cite as Ian-laurel-1 (2026). "SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical Wound Dressing/Decision-Making During the Procedure Quiz". Appropedia. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
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