The Nurse Is Explaining the Purpose of Using a Vacuum-Assisted

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining the purpose of using a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) device to assist in the healing of a wound.What should the nurse explain as the purpose of using a VAC device?

• A) The device will decrease capillary flow.
• B) The device applies gentle continuous suction.
• C) The device will allow the wound to remain open.
• D) The device will prevent the formation of granulation tissue.

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Definitions:

Dysrhythmia

Abnormal heart rhythm, which could be too fast, too slow, or irregular, affecting how efficiently the heart pumps blood.

Pulse Deficit

The difference between the heartbeats felt at the pulse and the beats heard with a stethoscope at the heart, indicating a discrepancy.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood, typically the top number in a blood pressure reading.

Thoracic Surgery

Surgical procedures that are performed on organs and structures in the chest cavity, such as the heart, lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.