Lab #3

Question 1

Removes drainage from wound and deposits it onto skin surface
* Example: Penrose

Answer 1

open drain

Question 2

Uses vacuum to draw drainage from wound to collection device

Answer 2

closed drain

Question 3

for wounds expected to have small amounts of drainage

Answer 3

Jackson Pratt

Question 4

used for wounds expected to have large amounts of drainage

Answer 4

hemovac

Question 5

how long do we leave sutures and staples in?

Answer 5

removed within 7-14 days

Question 6

how long do we leave retention sutures in?

Answer 6

removed within 14-21 days

Question 7

what do we educate the client about for wound drains?

Answer 7

Postoperative drainage,
expected progress of
wound healing and
drainage volume, and
estimated date of removal
of drain as volume
diminishes
* How to empty and record
drainage (provide
supplies)

Question 8

what do we educate the clients on about removal of stables or sutures?

Answer 8

Observe for signs of wound edge separation before removing
remaining sutures/staples; inspect incision.
 Reinforce instruction on daily activities (ie. showering, listing, diet)
 Avoid placing stress on the suture line.
 A small amount of drainage may be expected immediately after
suture removal