Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 399 of 2368
The nurse is packing a deep wound with saline-moistened gauze. Which action is correct?
- Pack gently until all wound surfaces touch the gauze
- Pack as tightly as possible to stop drainage
- Let the packing overlap the wound edges to absorb exudate
- Use gauze that is dripping wet to keep the wound moist
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Correct answer: Pack gently until all wound surfaces touch the gauze
Packing should contact all wound surfaces without being too tight, and wet packing must not overlap the wound edges.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: Checklist for Wound Cleansing, Irrigation, and Packing. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026