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Wound disruption is characterized by which of the following symptoms?
 
  a. Bradycardia
  b. Abnormal opening and exposure of the wound
  c. Increased bowel gas pressure
  d. Increased blood pressure

Question 2

Which is a practice associated with the insertion of drains during a surgical procedure?
 
  a. Keep the end of the drain sterile until connected to the drainage tubing.
  b. Keep only the drain and the top half of the tubing sterile.
  c. Wrap tape around tubing connections to secure them.
  d. Dress the drain site together with the incision site.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Symptoms include abnormal opening of the wound and sudden strain from vomiting, coughing, or sneezing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Drains, tubes, catheters, drainage tubing, and adapters are used for one patient only; they are never reused for another patient. If not properly handled by the scrub person and circulating nurse, a drain can be a source of wound contamination or irritation. The scrub person must keep the end of the drain sterile until it is connected to the sterile end of the drainage tubing.





 

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