Page 27 - Modul English Communication In Nursing

Exercise

Read the following dialogue. Complete the blanks in the dialogue with the words listed above.
a.
Nurse Enggar : "Assalammu’alaikum. Good evening, Mr. Rangga. I am Nurse Enggar and I’m here to
check on your wound. How are you feeling?"
Mr. Rangga : "Wa’alaikumsalam. So-so, Nurse. The pain is not as painful as before."
Nurse Enggar : "That’s good, Sir. Since this is an (1) …, it should heal quickly with the right care. I’ll
take off the primary dressing now to look closer."
Mr. Rangga : “Alright.”
Nurse Enggar : "Good news—I see (2) … tissue forming, which is a healthy sign. There is a little (3) ….
That’s the yellowish material you see. It’s dead tissue that we need to gently clean
away so it doesn’t slow down healing. and (4) … tissue, which is dead tissue that looks
black or brown. We’ll gently clean to help healing."
Mr. Rangga : "Okay. And what’s that fluid I see sometimes?"
Nurse Enggar : "That’s called (5) …, and it’s normal. It keeps the wound moist for healing. I’ll apply a
fresh (6) … which is directly cover the wound and (7) … to protect the first layer."
Mr. Rangga : "Thanks for explaining all this."
Nurse Enggar : "You’re welcome. If you notice any signs of infection—like increased redness,
warmth, or a bad odor—or if it starts looking like an (8) …, please let us know.
Otherwise, this approach should help it heal well. I’ll check on your wound again in a
few days, but remember, if you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to call us." "
Mr. Lukman : “Definitely. Thank you for your care.”
Nurse Syifa : “You are welcome, Sir. Assalammu’alaikum.”

b. Read the following scenarios and choose the best answer.

1. A patient has a wound due to a sharp object. It shows some signs of infection and needs immediate
care. What type of wound is being described?
a. acute wound d. traumatic wound
b. chronic wound e. dry necrotic
c. surgical wound
2. A patient has undergone surgery. The wound is closed using stitches to hold the edges together and
promote healing. What is the term used for these stitches?
a. suture d. ulcer
b. slough e. debris
c. exudate
3. A patient had surgery this morning. The wound is predicted to heal within a week if there are no side
effects occur due to the care given. What is the type of wound is being discussed?
a. acute wound d. dry necrotic
b. chronic wound e. purulent exudate
c. clean wound

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