Wound Care/Bandaging QUIZ

Question 1

A laceration wound that occurred 3 days prior to presentation and now has a foul odor is a (an)
1. Contaminated wound
2. Clean contaminated wound
3. Infected Wound
4. Clean wound

Answer 1

3. Infected Wound

Question 2

When a wound heals without any sutures or staples, it is called
1. Secondary closure
2. Secondary intention healing
3. none of the choices is correct
4. Primary closure

Answer 2

Secondary intention healing

Question 3

Dehiscence is necrosis around the suture site. It may be caused by:
1. all choices are correct
2. tension on the sutures
3. infection
4. allergic reaction to suture material

Answer 3

all choices are correct

Question 4

Proper wound management includes
1. sterile water-soluble lubricant in wound prior to clipping
2. flushing only if debris is visible to the naked eye
3. surgical soap in the flushing agent
4. flushing with a small (12cc) syringe to achieve ideal pressure

Answer 4

sterile water-soluble lubricant in wound prior to clipping

Question 5

Healthy granulation tissue
1. is needed for epithelialization to occur
2. all choices are correct
3. is pink, shiny and bleeds easily
4. is low in new nerve growth

Answer 5

2. all choices are correct

Question 6

T/F: A Mason Meta “spoon” splint is placed on the medial aspect of the affected limb.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

When applying bandage material, the new layer should overlap the previous layer by
a. it doesn’t matter as long as it is secure
b. 50%
c. 25%
d. 75%

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

T/F: The purpose of a Robert Jones Bandage is to immobilize a fractured bone during the 4-6 week healing time.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T/F: A moist (tissues), aseptic environment is ideal for optimum healing of an open wound.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F: The tape stirrup is an optional part of bandaging a limb in a dog or cat.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Name two Wound Factors that effect healing:

Name two Patient Factors that effect healing:

Answer 11

Name two Wound Factors that effect healing:
a. blood supply to wound
b. sterile/aseptic environment

Name two Patient Factors that effect healing:
c. stress
d. pain

Question 12

List a minimum of four important points to teach clients about care/monitoring of bandages at home.

Answer 12

1. check toes 2-3x a day (pink, color change, temperature, etc),
2. contact vet asap if bandage gets wet!!
3. importance of limited exercise for healing (leash for potty, keep cat inside until healed)

Question 13

Describe the purpose/function of each layer of the Modified Robert Jones Bandage.

a. Primary Layer -
b. Secondary Layer -
c. Tertiary Layer-

Answer 13

a. Primary Layer - wound protection
b. Secondary Layer - support of limb (some comfort)
c. Tertiary Layer- water proofing & securing bandage

Question 14

List three possible complications of a bandage that is incorrectly applied.
a. Cause: Effect:
b. Cause: Effect:
c. Cause: Effect:

Answer 14

a. Bandage too tight Effect: toes become swollen or cold due to poor perfusion

b. Bandage becomes wet Effect: Causes bacterial or yeast dermatitis

c. Bandage is too loose Effect: Will not immobilize injury leading to poor healing or new injury (due to fulcrum point)

d. no stirrups
effect: bandage can easily slip off