Purpose: To educate student nurses on proper cleansing and dressing a wound (abrasion).

Goal: To ensure that student nurses are able to perform wound cleaning and dressing procedures properly.

Objectives Content Outline Method(s) of Time Resource (Instructional Methods of Evaluation

Teaching Allotted Materials)

Following a 30-minute teaching session; The learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper
techniques for
cleaning and dressing
abrasion wounds
(Psychomotor)
Overview of the steps involved in Demonstration – 10–15 Materials: Feedback observation
cleaning and dressing abrasion Return minutes of Return
wound: demonstration 1. Sterile water demonstration
2. Sterile gloves
➢ Wash your hands before 3. Mild soap and water
starting the procedure. 4. Sterile gauze pads or
➢ Clean the abrasion area with adhesive bandages
warm water and mild soap. 5. Medical tape
➢ To remove debris, rinse the 6. Tweezers (to remove
wound with sterile water any debris if necessary)
➢ Dry the wound gently with a 7. Scissors
sterile gauze pad or cloth. 8. Clean towels
➢ Cover the wound with a sterile
adhesive bandage or gauze pad
and medical tape
➢ Look for redness, swelling, or
drainage on the dressing.
➢ Change the dressing when wet
or soiled.

1. Understand the A. Explanation of the importance of Lecture method 10 Pamphlet Post Test
importance of cleaning cleaning an abrasion wound minutes
and dressing an
abrasion wound to
B. Risk of Infection from abrasion
prevent infection
(Cognitive) wounds:
● Explanation of how infection can
occur from an abrasion wound
● Discussing the risks of not
properly cleaning and dressing an
abrasion wound

C. Proper cleaning and dressing

techniques for abrasion wounds
● Step-by-step instructions for
cleaning and dressing an abrasion
wound
● Importance of using sterile
materials
● Discussion of how often to change
the dressing

1. Voluntarily A. Encourage the learners to express Discussion 10 1. Written materials Question and Answer
communicate their their thoughts and feelings. minutes 2. Flipchart
thoughts, feelings, and
any concerns they may B. Asking learners any concerns.
have regarding the
instructional sessions.
(Affective)

REFERENCES:
https://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/topics/live-well/2017/10/4-steps-to-treat-abrasions-at-home/
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/woundcare.html
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/relieving-wound-pain
https://www.fairview.org/patient-education/85329
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470199/