Wound Care Flashcards
0
Q
What diseases cause poor circulation in legs?
A
CHF
DM
PVD
1
Q
When a person is admitted what should the CNA check for?
A
Infection (drainage,color,smell)
Kind of wound (location,size,depth,color of tissue)
Pain level (ask)
Patients awareness (observe)
2
Q
Risk factors that make people get pressure ulcers/wounds in the lower extremities:
A
Increase in age Decrease in mobility Poor nutrition Circulation issue Surgery in legs/hips/joints Cast/pins/plates Obesity
3
Q
What can the CNA do to prevent wounds/pressure ulcers in the lower extremities?
A
Elevate legs Increase protein Alternate between rest and activity Safety ROM exercises Turn/position q2h FF
4
Q
What effects the healing of wounds and pressure ulcers?
A
Smoking Increase in protein Persons age DM Circulatory disease Life style Mental attitude
