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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
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Question 1 of 5

The drainage in a patient's Jackson-Pratt drain is red and appears bloody. This drainage is described as

A. Serosanguineous

B. Sanguineous

C. Serous

D. Purulent

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Question 2 of 5

The drainage on the dressing over a patient's old IV site is clear and slightly yellow. This drainage is described as

A. Serosanguineous

B. Sanguineous

C. Serous

D. Purulent

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Question 3 of 5

During the inflammatory process, which of the following physiological responses occur?

A. Capillaries dilate, causing erythema and increased warmth at the site of injury.

B. Leukocytes are shunted away from the site to fight infection.

C. Leukocytes move into the interstitial space and attack microorganisms.

D. Red blood cells deliver more oxygen and nutrients to promote healing.

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Question 4 of 5

A patient with an open leg wound has the following laboratory results on his chart: WBC 15,350 mm^3 with an elevated percentage of neutrophils. What does this tell you about the patient's wound?

A. He most likely no longer has any wound infection.

B. He most likely has an acute wound infection.

C. He most likely has a chronic wound infection.

D. He most likely has a widespread bacterial infection.

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Question 5 of 5

Which of the following orders would you expect the health-care provider to write after receiving laboratory results for the patient in Question 20?

A. Bedrest with bathroom privileges

B. Discharge tomorrow morning

C. Wound culture and sensitivity

D. Low-protein diet

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