Wound Care Flashcards

1
Q

What type of debridement uses occlusive dressing in conjunction with self-produced enzymes

A

Autolysis

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2
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Which type of debridement uses a scalpel or scissors to remove necrotic tissue

A

Sharp

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3
Q

What factors affect wound healing time

A

Age
Hydration
Nutrition status

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4
Q

What stage of pressure injury involves exposed bone, tendon or muscle

A

Stage 4

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5
Q

How often should wet to wet dressing be changed

A

Every 8 hours

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6
Q

What are some aspects of chest physical therapy

A

Postural drainage
Percussion and vibration
Airway clearance

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7
Q

What percent of tensile strength does scar tissue possess compared with tissue that it replaces

A

80%

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8
Q

What is used to most accurately measure hand edema or muscle atrophy

A

Volumetric measurement

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9
Q

What circulation. Test uses a treadmill to check for arterial insufficiency

A

Claudication test

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10
Q

Which of the following is most closely associated with lymphedema

A

Weak immune system function

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11
Q

Microorganisms move from place to place by various means in a cyclical manner. What are the five elements in the cycle of infection

A
Reservoir 
Exit
Transmission
Infection
Susception
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12
Q

What is a form of surgical asepsis designed to keep an area and objects free from pathogens, often using non absorbent, sterile towel as it’s base

A

Sterile field

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13
Q

What is the proper protocol for disposing of sharp objects

A

Put into a specially designed container without manipulation

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14
Q

What is the absence of disease producing microorganisms called

A

Asepsis

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15
Q

According to standard isolation precautions for airborne transmission what is recommended architecture for a patients room

A

Private isolation with door closed

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16
Q

What is the recommended length of time for hand washing with ordinary soap and water

A

20-60 seconds

17
Q

When is protective eye wear most important

A

When blood splashes or sprays of other body fluids are likely

18
Q

Advantages of hand rubbing with alcohol based rubs

A

More accessible
Less time
Less damage to skin

19
Q

Most common mode of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms

A

Contact
Airborne
Droplet

20
Q

When should hand washing be performed

A

Before and after patient contact
After sneezing, coughing, nose blowing
After removing gloves