Module 12- interventions and management

Question 1

what are two differences between infection and inflammation

Answer 1

infection: always caused by miro organisms
cellulitis

inflammation: response to various local and systemic factors
little to no benefit from infection management

Question 2

What are similarities between infection and inflammation

Answer 2

pain
delayed healing
persistent or increasing exudate
suboptimal granulation tissue
induration

Question 3

Explain inflammation
Edema:
Temperature:
Drainage:
Erythema:
Pain:

Answer 3

edema: slight
temp: local increased
drainage: mild amount, thin, clear fluid
erythema: well defined near wound edges
pain: proportionate to wound

Question 4

Explain infection
edema
temp
drainage
erythema
pain

Answer 4

edema: disproportionate
temp: broad area hot to touch compared to other side
drainage: large to copious amounts
erythema: broad red streaking, blistering
pain; disproportionate to the size

Question 5

How to cleanse a non-infected wound

Answer 5

soap and water

Question 6

Antiseptic is used for what type of wounds

Answer 6

infected wounds

Question 7

hydrogen peroxide kills ____ cells additionally

Answer 7

healthy cells
so uses very limited

Question 8

softening and breaking down of skin due to prolonged exposure to moisture

Answer 8

maceration

Question 9

chafing, raw irritated lesion
linear erosion of the skin by mechanical means

Answer 9

excoriation

Question 10

loss of epidermis due to exposure to urine, feces, body fluids, wound exudate or friction

Answer 10

denuded

Question 11

Air or fluid moves from an area of high pressure to one of the lower pressure

Answer 11

passive drains

Question 12

negative pressure is uses
connected to a collection device

Answer 12

active drains

Question 13

how do you promote wound closure

Answer 13

add collagen products after 30 days if not closing