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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical Wound Dressing/Supplies and Preparation Quiz

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1

Why is it essential to gather all wound dressing supplies before beginning the procedure?

To reduce the amount of dressing material used
To avoid leaving the sterile field and risking contamination during the procedure
To shorten the procedure for the nurse's convenience
To allow the wound to remain uncovered for less time

2

Before opening a sterile dressing pack, which check is most important?

Whether the dressing matches the colour used in the operating room
Whether the package is easy to open
Whether another sterile pack is available nearby
Whether the package is intact, dry, and within its expiry date

3

Which supplies are essential for a routine postoperative surgical wound dressing?

Sterile dressing pack, two sterile forceps, sterile gauze, sterile dressing, cleansing solution, clean gloves, and dressing securement materials
Irrigation tray, wound packing material, alginate dressing, and suction equipment
Foam dressing, hydrocolloid dressing, sterile scalpel, and debridement instruments
Sterile gloves, skin staples, local anaesthetic, and suture removal equipment

4

While preparing for a postoperative dressing change, the nurse realizes the adhesive tape is missing after the sterile field has been established. What is the most appropriate action?

Continue the procedure and secure the dressing after obtaining the tape
Ask an assistant to bring the tape while maintaining the sterile field
Secure the dressing with any available non-sterile material
Leave the sterile field unattended while retrieving the tape

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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
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