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Sportsfan2111

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The charge nurse is assigning duties in the surgical arena. Which member of the surgical team should be assigned to the role of circulating nurse?
 
  a. Registered nurse (RN)
  b. Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
  c. Certified surgical technologist (CST)
  d. Licensed nursing assistant

Question 2

For a client with eschar on a stage IV ulcer, the nurse elects to use a dressing of:
 
  A. Adherent film
  B. Hydrogel foam
  C. Composite film
  D. Calcium alginate


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otokexnaru

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The circulating nurse is always an RN who is the charge nurse in the operating room.

Answer to Question 2

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A. Adherent film is used on a pressure ulcer with eschar; it facilitates softening of the eschar.
B. Hydrogel foam is used in clean stage III and IV pressure ulcers to protect the wound and absorb moisture; it would not be used with eschar.
C. Composite film would be used on a clean stage II pressure ulcer to limit shear and facilitate reepithelialization .
D. Calcium alginate is used on stage III and IV ulcers that have significant exudates; it is highly absorbent. It would not be used on an ulcer with eschar.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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