Chapter 35 wound care

Question 1

Constrict

Answer 1

to narrow

Question 2

Dilate

Answer 2

expand or open wider

Question 3

Skin tear

Answer 3

A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin

Question 4

Ulcer

Answer 4

A shallow or deep crater-like sore of the skin or mucous membrane

Question 5

Skin tears are caused by:

Answer 5

Friction and shearing
falls and bumping on a hard surface
holding arm or leg too tight
removing tape or adhesives
bathing, dressing and zippers
jewelry
long and jagged fingernails

Question 6

A wound portal is an entry for

Answer 6

microbes

Question 7

Circulatory ulcers are:

Answer 7

Vascular ulcers, open sores on the lower legs or feet

-caused by decreased blood flow through arteries and veins
-persons with diseases affecting the blood vessels are at risk
- wounds are hard to heal

Question 8

Venous ulcers

Answer 8

Stasis ulcers
are open sores on the lower legs or feet caused by poor venous blood flow

Question 9

Arterial ulcers

Answer 9

Ischemic ulcers
are open wounds on the lower legs or feet caused by poor arterial flow

Question 10

Elastic stockings

Answer 10

put pressure on the veins
leg swelling is reduced
prevents blood clots thrombus

Question 11

When applying an elastic bandage, you should

Answer 11

check the extremity every hour

Question 12

Wound dressings

Answer 12

• protect wounds from injury and microbes
• absorb drainage
• remove dead tissue
• promote comfort
• cover unsightly wounds
• provide a moist environment for wound healing
• apply pressure to help control bleeding

Question 13

When performing a dry, non-sterile dressing change, when are clean gloves put on?

Answer 13

After removing the soiled dressing

Question 14

Heat

Answer 14

• relieves pain
• relaxes muscles
• promotes healing
• reduces tissue swelling
• decreases joint stiffness

Question 15

Cold

Answer 15

• reduces pain
• prevents swelling
• decreases circulatory and bleeding
• cools the body when fever