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(Solved): Date Score Tasks: Perform a dressing change; apply a sterile dressing while maintaining aseptic tec ...
Date Score Tasks: Perform a dressing change; apply a sterile dressing while maintaining aseptic technique; instruct and prepare the patient for the procedure; explain the rationale for the procedure. Equipment and Supplies: Gloves. - Biohazard waste container - Sterile water or hydrogen peroxide (optional) - Disposable ruler - Cultureswab - Lab requisition, label, and plastic specimen bag for transport - Sterile gloves. - Antiseptic swabs - Sterile dressing and ABD pad. - Tape - Mannequin with a wound - Patient's record Order: Change dressing and apply a sterile dressing. Culture wound drainage. Scenario: Dr. Walden ordered a dressing change. You are to apply a sterile dressing after you obtain a culture of the wound drainage. As you are beginning the procedure, the patient asks you questions regarding PPE and the reason for the wound culture. You need to explain the rationale for wearing PPE and why a wound culture is obtained. Directions: Role-play the scenario with a peer. The peer will be the patient and you are the medical assistant. After the role-play, the rest of the procedure is done on a mannequin. Standard: Complete the procedure and all critical steps in minutes with a minimum score of 85% within two attempts (or as indicated by the instructor). Scoring: Divide the points earned by the total possible points. Failure to perform a critical step, indicated by an asterisk ("), results in grade no higher than an 84% (or as indicated by the instructor). Time: Began Ended Total minutes: