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What is the proper method for cleaning a wound with a non-sterile dressing?
Cleaning from the wound outwards prevents contaminants from surrounding skin from entering the wound, reducing infection risk.
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Question: What is the proper method for cleaning a wound with a non-sterile dressing?
Answer options: ✅ Clean from the wound outwards in a circular motion
- Clean in a zig-zag pattern across the wound
- Clean from the edges towards the center of the wound
- Clean in any direction as long as it's quick
Correct answer: Clean from the wound outwards in a circular motion
Explanation: Cleaning from the wound outwards prevents contaminants from surrounding skin from entering the wound, reducing infection risk.
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