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Types of wound dressings Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of transparent film dressings

A

to provide assessment opportunity

prevent fluid evaporation

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What can transparent dressings do

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exchange oxygen

impermeable to water and bacteria

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3
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What is are some sommon injuries that trans dressings are used for

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IV dressings
Burns
central line dressings
Pressure ulcers

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4
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What are trans dressings made of

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plastic

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What is the purpose of impregnated nonadherant dressings

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protect and soothe partial or full thickness wounds without exudate

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What are impregnated nonadher dressings made of

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woven/nonwoven cotton or synthetic impregnated with petrolatum, saline. zinc-saline, or antimicrobials

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7
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What do impregnated nonadherent dressings require

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a seocondary dressing

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What injuriess are impregnated nonadher dressings used for

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postoperative staples and sutures

superficial burns

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What are hydrocoloids made of

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Waterproof adhesive wafers, pastes, or powders

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What is the purpose of hydrocoloids

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to absorb exudate

produce a moist environment

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What injuries are hydrocoloids used for

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pressure ulcers stage 2-4
Autolytic debridgment of eschar
partial thickness wounds

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12
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How long do hydrocoloids last

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7 days

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13
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What are Clear absorbent acrylics made of

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Transparent absorbent wafer

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14
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How long are Clear absorbent acrylics designed to last

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5-7 days

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What is the purpose of Clear absorbent acrylics

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easy assessment
protection from bacteria and shearing
maintain moist evironment

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What injuries are Clear absorbent acrylics used for

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Skin tears
Wounds undergoing chemical debridgement agents
pressure ulcers
venous stasis ulcers

17
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What are hydrogels made of

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glycerin or water based nonadhesive jelly-like sheets, granules, or gels

18
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What can Clear absorbent acrylics be used with

A

alginates

19
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What is the purpose of hydrogels

A

To liquify necrotic tissue
rehydrate wounds
fill dead space

20
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What are injuries that hydrogels are used for

A

pressure ulcers
skin tears
partial thickness wounds

21
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Are hydrogels permeable or impermeable

A

permeable

22
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Do hydrogels require secondary dressings

A

yes

23
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What are polyurethane foam dressings made of

A

nonadherent hydrocoloid dressings

24
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Do polyurethane foam dressings need a secondary dressings to become occlusive

A

yes

25
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What is the purpose of polyurethane foam dressings

A

the absorb large amounts of exudate
to provide thermal regulation
maintain moist environment

26
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What injuries are polyurethane foam dressings used for

A 
light to highly exudating wounds 
pressure ulcers
skin tears
wounds undergoing chemical debridgement agents
Venous stasis ulcers
27
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What are alginates made of

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nonadherent dressings of powder, beads or granules, ropes, sheets, or paste

28
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What is the purpose of alginates

A

maintain moist environment by interacting with exudte
absobing exudate
eliminate dead space

29
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What injuries are alginates used for

A 
pressure ulcers
skin tears
venous stasis ulcers 
surgical wounds 
wounds undergoing chemical debridgement agents
30
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Do alginate need a secondary dressing

A

yes

31
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How much exudate can alginates absorb

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20 times their weight

32
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What are collagen dressings made of

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gels 
pastes
powders
granules
sheets
and sponges derived from animal sources liek cows or pigs
33
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What is the purpose of collagen dressings

A

assissting to stop bleeding

helps to stimulate cell recruitment and proliferation

34
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What injuries are collagen dressing used fo r

A

clea, moist wounds

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