Author Question: The nurse is removing every other staple from a surgical wound, which has been closed with 15 ... (Read 78 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is removing every other staple from a surgical wound, which has been closed with 15 staples. If the wound begins to separate after removal of 3 of the 15 staples, the nurse should:

a. remove 7 more alternate staples and securely tape with Steri-Strips.
b. cover with moist dressing and apply a binder.
c. continue to remove staples as ordered because this is an expected outcome.
d. leave the 12 staples in place and record the separation.

Question 2

Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities. To collect an anaerobic specimen, the nurse uses a sterile:

a. cotton applicator.
b. culture tube.
c. syringe tip.
d. glass rod.

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
If the wound separates during the removal of staples, cease the removal, cover with a dry dressing, and record the separation.

Answer to Question 2

C
To collect an anaerobic specimen deep in a body cavity, the nurse uses a sterile syringe tip.