Presentations

Question 1

Types of wounds honey can work on:

Answer 1

venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, burns, surgical wounds, necrotising fasciitis, and oncological wound

Question 2

How does honey create a moist wound environment?

Answer 2

moist environment that facilitates autolysis by drawing fluid from the wound through powerful osmotic action, while at the same time rehydrating devitalised tissue

Question 3

Properties of honey:

Answer 3

anti-inflammatory
antimicrobial
promotes debridement in wounds
reduces or eliminates wound odor
stimulates healing

Question 4

All of the following are true when utilizing honey for wound healing EXCEPT?

Answer 4

Increase pH in wound bed

Question 5

In regards to the application of honey, which of the following statements is true?

Answer 5

The wound bed should be covered in medical grade honey, or a honey infused medical dressing for honey to be most effective

Question 6

All of the following are considered contraindications/precautions with honey EXCEPT?

Answer 6

Bee or bee sting allergies

Question 7

Chlorhexidine

Answer 7

a broad spectrum anti-bacterial that inactivates gram positive and negative bacteria through penetration of outer and inner cell membranes, commonly
used with gluconic acid

Question 8

Purpose of CHG

Answer 8

Antiseptic
Antimicrobial 
Antibacterial
Occlusive
Absorptive

Question 9

Indications for CHG

Answer 9

Drains
Chest Tubes
Orthopedic Pins
Fixtures
Wires
Other percutaneous medical devices

Question 10

Microban

Answer 10

is a multilayered (composite),
semi-occlusive wound dressing with antimicrobial protection, including MRSA and VRE
efficacy

Question 11

Layer 1 microban:

Answer 11

non-absorbent, non-adhering porous polymetric film impregnated with Microban

Question 12

Layer 2 microban:

Answer 12

semipermeable continuous polymetric film joined to first layer to form a sealed interior reservoir compartment with absorbent material to collect exudate

Question 13

Layer 3 microban:

Answer 13

coated with an adhesive material for adhering to the wound area

Question 14

A patient presenting with a partial thickness wound on the medial portion of her calf requires a
Mediwrap dressing consisting of the antimicrobial Microban in order to protect the wound from
MRSA. Microban is considered what type of antimicrobial?

Answer 14

antibacterial

Question 15

A physical therapists is treating a patient in an acute care setting. The patient has had chest
tubes removed and has a The ReliaTect
TM Post-Op Dressing with CHG. How long can this
dressing be used before needing to be changed?

Answer 15

7 days

Question 16

A patient has recently undergone a below the knee amputation that has been sutured and is
healing well with minimal exudate. The physician is concerned of a potential infection and
would like to use a dressing to better visualize the wound and decrease external
contamination. Which dressing would the physician most likely chose for this patient?

Answer 16

CHG dressing