Module 02 Assignment – Surgical Supplies for Minor Wound Treatments
Directions: Apply what you have read about wounds, surgical instruments, and surgical supplies to assist your patients below. Please be detailed in your responses. You may use external resources if needed. Answers should be in your own words.
Patient #1
John Doe was working on his lawnmower blade when he injured his palm. The blade was not very sharp and has jagged edges.
Questions
1. What type of skin wound is this?
2. What type of supplies will you organize while getting the exam room ready for the patient and physician?
3. Will this patient require any discharge education or home care instructions? If so, what will they be?
4. Will this patient require any prescriptions or immunizations? Will he need a follow-up visit? Explain your answers.
Patient #2
Jane Smith was at home and dropped a glass. She cut her hand while cleaning up the glass. The edges of the broken glass were very sharp and smooth.
Questions
1. What type of skin wound is this?
2. What type of supplies will you organize while getting the exam room ready for the patient and physician?
3. Will this patient require any discharge education or home care instructions? If so, what will they be?
4. Will this patient require any prescriptions? Will she need a follow-up visit? Explain your answers.
Patient #3
Paul Jones was walking in his yard and stepped on an old nail attached to a wood plank. The nail was approximately ½ inch long and went all the way into his skin. He removed the nail and is now in the office waiting to be seen.
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(Copyright © [2010] James Heilman, MD, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license, retrieved https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Footpuncture.JPG#)
Questions
1. What type of skin wound is this?
2. What type of supplies will you organize while getting the exam room ready for the patient and physician?
3. Will this patient require any discharge education or home care instructions? If so, what will they be?
4. Will this patient require any prescriptions or immunizations? Will he need a follow-up visit? Explain your answers.
Patient #4
Jimmy Johns is a cyclist. While riding his new bike, he fell off and slid on the concrete, making contact with his knee. He cleaned up what he could and is now calling to get an appointment for today.
1. What type of skin wound is this?
2. What type of supplies will you organize while getting the exam room ready for the patient and physician?
3. Will this patient require any discharge education or home care instructions? If so, what will they be?
4. Will this patient require any prescriptions or immunizations? Will he need a follow-up visit? Explain your answers.
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