Even More Sufficient Debridement

Question 1

When do you use a wet to dry adherent bandage

Answer 1

Increased necrotic tissue
Increased Viscosity exudate

Question 2

When applying a wet to dry bandage use ________ with no filler material

Answer 2

Gauze sponges

Question 3

For a wet to dry bandage, moisten gauze sponges with _________ until it is moist but not ___________ (+/- antiseptic)

Answer 3

LRS or sodium chloride
not dripping (wring it out)

Question 4

Any kind of wound care should always be ______

Answer 4

Sterile

Question 5

When applying a wet to dry bandage, contact all wound surfaces but never the _______

Answer 5

Skin (prevents maceration)

Question 6

Spaces in wounds fill up with fluid. Eliminate space with ________

Answer 6

Drains

Question 7

Drains are placed in what type of wound

Answer 7

Closed wound

Question 8

What are the two types of wound drains

Answer 8

1. Passive (gravity flow)
2. Active (negative pressure)

Question 9

For what type of wound would you use a passive drain

Answer 9

Small- moderate with minimal drainage expected

Question 10

Passive drains work through ______ action

Answer 10

capillary action (no fenestrations)