CARE TEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
A patient reports pain in the ankle joint because of a sprain. Which nursing
intervention would be beneficial to the patient? - ANSWERS-Placing an elastic
bandage
QUESTION 2
Which color would be sanguineous drainage on a patient's dressing? - ANSWERS-
Bright red
QUESTION 3
For which reason would a nurse apply a binder over an abdominal incision? -
ANSWERS-Supporting the wound
QUESTION 4
Which amount of zinc is recommended for wound healing? - ANSWERS-15 to 30
mg
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QUESTION 5
How many kilocalories per kilogram per day would the nurse suggest a patient
consume to promote proper wound healing? - ANSWERS-30 to 35
QUESTION 6
Which statement is true regarding sutures? - ANSWERS-Fine sutures cause
minimal tissue injury
QUESTION 7
Which type of wound drainage is considered sanguineous? - ANSWERS-Bright
red, active bleeding
QUESTION 8
Which amount of protein per kilogram of body weight a day would the nurse
recommend a patient consume to support wound healing? - ANSWERS-1.25 to 1.5
g
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QUESTION 9
Which amount of fluids per kilogram per day would the nurse encourage the
patient to drink for proper wound healing? - ANSWERS-30 to 35 mL
QUESTION 10
Which size syringe is used for irrigating an open wound? - ANSWERS-35 ml
QUESTION 11
A patient's wound drainage appears thick and yellow. Which type of drainage is
this considered? - ANSWERS-Purulent
QUESTION 12
Which quantity of vitamin C is recommended for wound healing? - ANSWERS-
1000 mg/day
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