2) N262 EXAM 1 PT. 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++

2) N262 EXAM 1 PT. 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++


Clean Wounds

Degree of Contamination

- uninfected wounds in which there is minimal inflammation, and the gastrointestinal,

genital, and urinary tracts are not entered

- primarily closed wounds-> no contamination

Clean-Contaminated Wounds

Degree of Contamination

- surgical wounds in which the gastrointestinal, genital, or urinary tract has been entered

- show no evidence of infection

Contaminated Wounds

Degree of Contamination

- open, accidental, and surgical wounds involving a major break in sterile technique or

spillage from the gastrointestinal tract

- show evidence of inflammation-> everything is contained, but once they cut into the

patient everything ruptures into the body cavity during surgery

Dirty/Infected Wounds

Degree of Contamination

- wounds with evidence of a clinical infection, such as purulent drainage or necrosis

Serous

, Exudate

- thin clear or yellow tinged

- contains white blood cells, sugars, and proteins

Sanguineous

Exudate

- bright red

- large amounts of red blood cells

Serosanguineous

Exudate

- thin pink tinged exudate

Purulent

Exudate

- thicker than serous exudate because of the presence of pus, which consists of

leukocytes, liquefied dead tissue debris, and dead and living bacteria

- vary in color

- may have odor

Sanguinopurulent

Exudate

- pink cloudy exudate

- contains pus and blood

Pressure Injury

Localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence

or related to a medical or other device