Wong Peds Ch 30 - practice questions Integumentary

A child falls on the playground and has a small laceration on the forearm. The school nurse should do which of the following to cleanse the wound? a. Slowly pour hydrogen peroxide over wound. b. Soak arm in warm water and soap for at least 30 minutes. c. Gently cleanse with sterile pad and a nonstinging povidone-iodine solution. d. Wash wound gently with mild soap and water for several minutes. - ANS: D Lacerations should be washed gently with mild soap and water or normal saline. A child steps on a nail and sustains a puncture wound of the foot. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for cleansing this wound? a. Wash wound thoroughly with chlorhexidine. b. Wash wound thoroughly with povidone-iodine. c. Soak foot in warm water and soap. d. Soak foot in solution of 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% water. - ANS: C Puncture wounds should be cleansed by soaking the foot in warm water and soap