NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HEALTH EDUCATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is a special material that is used to cover a wound. It is intended to control bleeding, prevent infection, absorb blood and wound drainage, and protect the wound from further injury.
A
Bandaging
B
Band aid
C
Handkerchief
D
Dressing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A wound dressing is anything that is used in direct contact with a wound to help it heal and prevent further issues or complications1. Different wound dressings are used based on the type of the wound, but they all aim to help reduce infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -A dressing is a sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm. A dressing is designed to be in direct contact with the wound, as distinguished from a bandage, which is most often used to hold a dressing in place. Many modern dressings are self-adhesive.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gauze, or cloth, dressings are made of woven cotton fabric in various sizes and shapes. Most common are gauze sponges and rolls of gauze. You can use gauze sponges and gauze rolls depending on the type, size, or location of the wound that needs to be dressed.

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