NFDN 2003 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
What does SBAR stand for? - ANS Situation, background, assessment, recommendation.
What are clinical pathways? - ANS Care maps that outline events which are critical for
outcomes.
What are all the different types of dressings? - ANS Gauze, telfa, ABD, and hydrocolloid.
Describe a gauze dressing. - ANS A loose weave dressings that's very absorbant.
Describe a telfa dressing. - ANS A non-stick dressing that's less absorbant.
Describe an ABD dressing. - ANS A thick and very absorbant dressing that's usually the outer
layer.
Describe an hydrocolloid dressing. - ANS An opaque, nonbreathable dressing.
What is another name for hydrocolloid? - ANS Occlusive.
What is the purpose of a dressing? - ANS A protection and cover for impaired skin and tissue.
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, What are the appropriate assessments for a pre-dressing change? - ANS Pain assessment,
type of dressing, amount of drainage, wound assessment, skill performed, toleration of
procedure, and any variances.
What are the appropriate assessments for a post-dressing change? - ANS Dressing integrity,
tolerance of dressing change, the procedure, and pain assessment.
What is the purpose of a wound drainage? - ANS Removes and decreases fluid build-up, and
allows the body to heal quicker.
What does the nurse need to do before discontinuing a wound drain? - ANS Cleanse the peri-
skin, drain the drainage, and make sure to decompress before closing the cap.
What is the purpose of packing a complex wound? - ANS To absorb drainage, keep the wound
moist, and encourage proper wound healing.
How many stages are in the development of a pressure ulcer? - ANS 4.
Describe the first stage of a pressure ulcer. - ANS Non-blanchable, erythemic skin that's
intact.
Describe the second stage of a pressure ulcer. - ANS Partial thickness of skin loss involving
epidermis, dermis, or both.
What is the third stage of a pressure ulcer? - ANS Full thickness skin loss involving damage to
or necrosis of SC tissue that may extend to, but not through the underlying fascia.
What is the fourth stage of a pressure ulcer? - ANS Full thickness skin loss with extensive
descruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures.
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
What does SBAR stand for? - ANS Situation, background, assessment, recommendation.
What are clinical pathways? - ANS Care maps that outline events which are critical for
outcomes.
What are all the different types of dressings? - ANS Gauze, telfa, ABD, and hydrocolloid.
Describe a gauze dressing. - ANS A loose weave dressings that's very absorbant.
Describe a telfa dressing. - ANS A non-stick dressing that's less absorbant.
Describe an ABD dressing. - ANS A thick and very absorbant dressing that's usually the outer
layer.
Describe an hydrocolloid dressing. - ANS An opaque, nonbreathable dressing.
What is another name for hydrocolloid? - ANS Occlusive.
What is the purpose of a dressing? - ANS A protection and cover for impaired skin and tissue.
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, What are the appropriate assessments for a pre-dressing change? - ANS Pain assessment,
type of dressing, amount of drainage, wound assessment, skill performed, toleration of
procedure, and any variances.
What are the appropriate assessments for a post-dressing change? - ANS Dressing integrity,
tolerance of dressing change, the procedure, and pain assessment.
What is the purpose of a wound drainage? - ANS Removes and decreases fluid build-up, and
allows the body to heal quicker.
What does the nurse need to do before discontinuing a wound drain? - ANS Cleanse the peri-
skin, drain the drainage, and make sure to decompress before closing the cap.
What is the purpose of packing a complex wound? - ANS To absorb drainage, keep the wound
moist, and encourage proper wound healing.
How many stages are in the development of a pressure ulcer? - ANS 4.
Describe the first stage of a pressure ulcer. - ANS Non-blanchable, erythemic skin that's
intact.
Describe the second stage of a pressure ulcer. - ANS Partial thickness of skin loss involving
epidermis, dermis, or both.
What is the third stage of a pressure ulcer? - ANS Full thickness skin loss involving damage to
or necrosis of SC tissue that may extend to, but not through the underlying fascia.
What is the fourth stage of a pressure ulcer? - ANS Full thickness skin loss with extensive
descruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures.
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