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Where should you first look when assessing the wound location?
Which of the following descriptions best indicates possible infection in the wound appearance?
What does it mean if the wound edges are separated?
Which type of drainage indicates possible infection in a wound?
Why is it important to note if the sutures, staples, or clips are intact or broken?
What is a primary function of a wound dressing?
If the surrounding skin is red and swollen, what should a healthcare provider consider?
What does the presence of odor associated with the wound drainage typically indicate?
Which wound dressing function helps control bleeding?
Why is it important to measure the size of the wound?
Which statement best describes drainage that is clear?
What would swollen surrounding tissues most likely indicate?
A wound without drainage never requires dressing changes.
Sutures being broken can lead to wound edges separating.
Wound odor is always a sign of infection.
Clear, watery drainage is usually a sign of healthy wound healing.
Surrounding skin that is intact and not red suggests the wound is not infected.
Wound dressings should expose the wound to air to help it heal faster.
The presence of purulent (pus-like) drainage is a sign that a wound may be infected.
A moist environment around the wound can promote healing.
Drainage that is bloody always means the wound is getting worse.
Noting the number of wounds is important during wound assessment.
Wound dressing serves only to cover unsightly wounds.
Broken sutures can lead to increased risk of infection.
What does excessive swelling around a wound usually indicate?
Which type of drainage suggests a more advanced infection?
Wounds with edges that are intact can be assumed to be healing properly.
All wounds require the same type of dressing to promote healing.