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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical Wound Dressing/Indications and Contraindications 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

Which situation is the most appropriate indication for performing a routine postoperative surgical wound dressing?

A patient with a dehisced abdominal incision requiring immediate surgical review
A patient with an intact postoperative incision requiring a scheduled dressing change according to the surgeon's order
A patient with extensive tissue necrosis requiring debridement
A patient with uncontrolled wound bleeding

2

Which finding should prompt the nurse to seek surgeon review before proceeding with a routine postoperative dressing change?

Mild bruising around a recent surgical incision
Small amount of serosanguinous drainage immediately after surgery
Mild localized swelling consistent with the expected postoperative course
Separation of the wound edges with purulent drainage

3

A nurse removes the outer dressing and observes increasing redness extending beyond the wound edges and thick yellow drainage. What is the most appropriate action?

Complete the dressing change as planned and reassess at the next scheduled change
Apply a larger dressing to absorb the drainage
Protect the wound using aseptic technique and notify the surgeon before continuing routine care
Clean the wound thoroughly and continue unless the patient develops a fever

4

Before establishing the sterile field, which question is most important for the nurse to answer?

Is the patient's wound suitable for a routine postoperative dressing change, or does it require surgeon review first?
Which brand of dressing materials is available?
How long will the dressing change take?
Can the dressing be secured using fewer pieces of tape?

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Part of Wound Dressing - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
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