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A nurse explains that the major purpose of the use of a hydrocolloid dressing is to:

Keep the wound dry.

Help destroy microorganisms in an infected wound.

Leave the dressing in place for 10 days.

Occlude air and promote breakdown of necrotic tissue.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale:

Hydrocolloid dressings do not keep the wound dry; they maintain a moist environment.

Choice B rationale:

These dressings do not have antimicrobial properties.

Choice C rationale:

While these dressings can be left in place for several days, it is not their major purpose.

Choice D rationale:

Hydrocolloid dressings occlude air and promote autolytic debridement of necrotic tissue.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Full thickness skin loss with visible adipose tissue is characteristic of a stage 3 pressure injury, not stage 1.

Choice B rationale:

Full thickness skin loss with visible bone is characteristic of a stage 4 pressure injury, not stage 1.

Choice C rationale:

Stage 1 pressure injuries are characterized by intact skin with localized erythema.

Choice D rationale:

Partial-thickness skin loss with red tissue in the wound bed is characteristic of a stage 2 pressure injury, not stage 1.

A. Remind him to remain very still during the procedure. B. Place a discard bag close to the wound. C. Change gloves after removing the old dressing. D. Refrain from talking while the wound is uncovered.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

While it’s important for the patient to remain still during the procedure, this is not the most important aspect of changing a sterile dressing.

Choice B rationale:

Placing a discard bag close to the wound can increase the risk of infection.

Choice C rationale:

Changing gloves after removing the old dressing is crucial to maintain sterility and prevent infection.

Choice D rationale:

Refraining from talking while the wound is uncovered can help prevent infection, but it’s not as important as changing gloves after removing the old dressing.

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