Author Question: The nurse knows to irrigate a deep wound with: a. A 5-mL syringe. b. A 10-mL syringe. c. A 3-mL ... (Read 108 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse knows to irrigate a deep wound with:

a. A 5-mL syringe.
b. A 10-mL syringe.
c. A 3-mL syringe.
d. A 30-mL syringe.

Question 2

The nurse understands the rationale for drying a wound after irrigation is:

a. to ensure the new dressing adheres to the wound.
b. to ensure the new dressing remains occlusive.
c. to prevent skin breakdown from moisture.
d. to prevent infection from irrigate solution.

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A deep wound is irrigated with a 30- to 50-mL piston syringe with an 18-gauge angiocath. Unlike the 1 pound per square inch (psi) of pressure or less that is delivered by a standard bulb syringe, the use of a 30- to 50-mL syringe and 18-gauge catheter has been shown to achieve an irrigation force that falls within the recommended 4 to 15 psi

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Proper drying prevents further skin breakdown from moisture. Patting (rather than rubbing) prevents healthy tissue from being removed and reduces trauma to the wound. The type of dressing will determine how it lays in the wound and whether or not it is occlusive. The drying does not prevent infection.