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Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical Wound Dressing/Indications and Contraindications Quiz

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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 stable postoperative incision due for a scheduled dressing change
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 and small serosanguinous drainage near the incision
Slight swelling around the incision without wound separation
Mild discomfort at the incision site during dressing removal
Separation of 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 aseptically and notify the surgeon before routine care
Clean the wound thoroughly and continue unless the patient develops a fever

4

During dressing preparation, the nurse is unsure whether the wound appearance is expected after surgery or represents early infection. What is the safest next step?

Compare the wound with expected findings, assess the patient, and seek review if concerns remain.
Proceed with routine dressing because uncertainty is common after surgery
Cover the wound quickly and wait for the next scheduled dressing change
Ask another nurse to complete the dressing without sharing the concern

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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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