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Wound Care (TOSCE) Flashcards

1
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List the 2 types of wounds

A

Acute

Chronic

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2
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Describe acute wounds

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-heal quickly (typically heal within 4 weeks)

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3
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Give examples of acute wounds

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bites, scrapes, minor lacerations, punctures, burns

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4
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Describe chronic wounds

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  • fail to progress through normal healing within 4 weeks

- healing is delayed or impaired

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5
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Give examples of chronic wounds

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  • pressure ulcers

- diabetic ulcers

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6
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A normal healing process has __ phases

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3

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The 1st phase is called?

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Inflammatory phase

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The 2nd phase is called?

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Proliferative phase

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The 3rd phase is called?

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Maturation phase

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10
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Describe the 1st phase (Inflammatory phase)

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Begins immediately after hemostasis is completed

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Describe the 2nd phase (Proliferative phase)

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Begins to rebuild with new granulation tissue

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12
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Describe the 3rd phase (Maturation phase)

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Also called the remodelling phase as the dermal tissue strengthens

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13
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Immune system rxn of inflammatory phase:

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Complex process with multiple cells involved

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14
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Characteristics of inflammatory phase:

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Starts at the time of injury and continues for 24-48 hours

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Appearance of inflammatory phase:

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Redness, edema, and production of exudate

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16
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Pain is associated with what phase?

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inflammatory phase

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17
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Immune system rxn of proliferative phase:

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Granulation tissue formed, wound contraction and new epithelium formed

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18
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Characteristics of proliferative phase:

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Rebuilding phase which can last from 4-24 days

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19
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Appearance of proliferative phase:

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Bright red tissue and raised

Scar tissue is starting to be formed

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20
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Maturation phase is referred to as the _____ phase

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remodelling

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21
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Immune system rxn of maturation phase:

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Collagen forms early scar tissue and continues to be deposited to increase strength of the tissue

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22
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Characteristics of maturation phase:

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Starts approximately 3 weeks after injury and complete healing can take up to 2 years

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23
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Appearance of maturation phase:

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Changes from pink or red to white

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24
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Factors that affect wound healing acronym ??

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DIDNTHEAL

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25
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D = ?

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Diabetes (decreased circulation, long term condition)

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I = ?

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Infection (prolongs inflammatory phase delaying healing)

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D = ?

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Drugs (steroids, ASA, anticoagulants, cancer meds)

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N = ?

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Nutritional problems (normal wound healing impaired)

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29
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T = ?

A

Tissue necrosis

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30
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H = ?

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Hypoxia (inadequate tissue oxygenation)

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31
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E = ?

A

Excessive tension on wound edges

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32
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A = ?

A

Another wound (competition for healing agents)

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33
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L = ?

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Low temperature (slower healing in extremeties)

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34
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When do you refer wounds?

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  • If they haven’t had tetanus immunization for a dirty nail injury
  • Medical conditions that affect healing (diabetes, immunocompromised)
  • Factors that delay healing
  • Bleeding > 10 minutes
  • Age (prob over 75 ??)
  • Animal bite or human bite
  • 2nd or 3rd degree burn
  • Refer if wound is infected
  • Wound > 2cm
  • Lacerations on face or hand where edges do not fall together
  • Wound is deep
  • Patient is unable to move injured part
  • Dirt and debris cannot be removed without scrubbing
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35
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Signs and symptoms of infection?

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  • redness extending from wound after two days
  • pus or yellow discharge
  • area around wound is red, swollen and warm to touch
  • abnormal smell
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36
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Describe basic would care management

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  • Stop the bleeding
  • Cleanse the wound
  • Protect the wound
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37
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How do you stop the bleeding?

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use a clean dressing or gauze to apply pressure to the wound for 10 mins

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38
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How do you cleanse the wound?

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  • remove dirt and debris

- wash wound with water

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39
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How do you protect the wound?

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-apply a dressing to protect the wound and improve healing process

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40
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What is debridement and who can do it?

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  • removal of dead or contaminated tissue

- only done by a HCP

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41
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What is recommended for cleaning the wound?

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  • drinkable water

- normal saline

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42
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What is not recommended for cleaning the wound?

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  • hydrogen peroxide (may impair healing and cause tissue toxicity)
  • isopropyl alcohol (may dry and irritate the skin)
  • iodine (may irritate tissue and impair healing)
  • povidone-iodine (may impair healing)
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43
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List some signs of skin infection

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  • localized erythema
  • localized pain
  • warm to touch around affected area
  • drainage/pus
  • fever

*infected skin wounds may also smell

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44
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When are topical antibiotics used?

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  • for wounds that are high risk for infection, chronic wounds or those that have not been cleaned properly
  • for wounds that are already infected
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45
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What are 2 concerns with prolonged use of topical antibiotics?

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  • resistance

- secondary fungal infection

46
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What are 3 OTC topical antibiotics?

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Bacitracin
Gramicidin
Polymyxin B

47
Q

Bacitracin is active against gram ____

A

positive

*although does have minimal gram negative action

48
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Dosage for Bacitracin?

A

apply 1-3 times daily

49
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Adverse effects for Bacitracin?

A
  • common sensitizer/allergic contact dermatitis

- itching, burning, redness

50
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Bacitracin has cross-sensitivity potential with ?

A
  • neomycin

- polymyxin

51
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Gramicidin is active against gram _____

52
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Dosage for Gramicidin?

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apply 1-3 times daily

53
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Adverse effects of Gramicidin?

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  • low risk of sensitivity
  • itching, burning

*damages sensory epithelium of nose. do not apply to nasal membranes

54
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Polymixin B is active against?

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gram negative

55
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Dosage for Polymixin B ?

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apply 1-3 times daily

56
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Adverse effects of Polymixin B?

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  • low risk of sensitivity

- itching, burning

57
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Polymixin may have cross-sensitivity with _____

A

bacitracin

58
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What are 3 Rx topical antibiotics?

A

Neomycin
Fusidic Acid
Mupirocin

59
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Neomycin is active against?

A

gram negative

*partially active against gram positive

60
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Dosage of Neomycin?

A

apply 1-3 times daily

61
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Adverse effects of Neomycin?

A
  • low risk of sensitivity

- itching, burning

62
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Fusidic acid active against ??

A

gram positive

63
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Dosage of fusidic acid?

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apply 2-3 times daily for 7-10 days

64
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Adverse effects of fusidic acid?

A
  • dryness
  • itching, burning
  • some local irritation
65
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Fusidic acid is first choice for _____

66
Q

Do you refer impetigo?

67
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What is impetigo?

A

highly contagious skin condition

68
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Mupirocin is active against?

A

gram positive including some strains of MRSA

69
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Dosage for mupirocin?

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Apply 2-3 times daily for 7-10 days

70
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Adverse effects for mupirocin?

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  • dryness
  • itching, burning
  • some local irritation possible
  • should not be used for more than 10 days
71
Q

Combination products exist: what two things do they combine? (specific for this condition)

A

topical antibiotics

topical anesthetics

72
Q

What do you need to monitor for in wound care?

A
  • Bleeding: should stop within 10 mins for most people (within 15 mins for people on anticoagulants)
  • Infection: monitor daily for 48 hours
  • Wound healing: monitor daily for 4-14 days or more (if not closing within 2-4 weeks further assessment should be done)
73
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What is the point of dressing a wound?

A

Protects wounds from further damage, helps to stop bleeding, helps to prevent infection and some help to promote healing

74
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Describe: primary dressings

A

placed directly on the wound, absorbs fluids, prevents infection and adhesion of the secondary dressing
ex. gauze pads

75
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Describe: secondary dressings

A

placed over the primary dressing for protection, absorption, compression and occlusion

76
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List some types of dressings

A
  • gauze
  • transparent films
  • hydrogels
  • hydrocolloids
  • alginates
  • foams
  • liquid tissue adhesives
77
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Purpose of gauze dressings?

A
  • absorbent and protectant

- may be used for wet or dry wounds

78
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Types of gauze dressings?

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  1. Non-adherent (does not stick to the wound)

2. Self-adherent (clings to itself)

79
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Application of gauze dressings?

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  • place directly on wound
  • moisten with saline, wring out excess fluid, and apply secondary dressing
  • gauze is used as a primary dressing
80
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Purpose of transparent films?

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  • provide a moist environment, protective, waterproof

- may be used for superficial clean wounds where it is required to frequently view the wound

81
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Application of transparent films?

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  • gently lay dressing over the wound, avoid wrinkling and don’t stretch
  • overlap wound by 2.5cm and apply tape
82
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When should you avoid use of transparent films?

A

moist wounds

*bc transparent films do not absorb moisture

83
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Example of transparent films?

A

Tegaderm Transparent

84
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Purpose of hydrogels?

A
  • high moisture content, some absorption properties

- may be used for dry wounds, painful wounds, pressure ulcers, burns

85
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Application of hydrogels?

A
  • apply a moderate amount to wound and cover with gauze
  • may require a secondary dressing
  • if self-adhesive may be used as primary dressing
86
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Avoid use of hydrogels when?

A
  • in gangrenous wounds

- weeping wounds

87
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Examples of hydrogels?

A
  • duoderm gel

- intrasite

88
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Purpose of hydrocolloid dressings?

A
  • retains moisture

- may be used for burns or small abrasions

89
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Application of hydrocolloid dressings?

A
  • apply adherent side to skin and hold in place

* painless to remove

90
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Avoid use of hydrocolloid dressings when?

A
  • dry wounds that are infected

- weeping wounds

91
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Example of a hydrocolloid dressing?

92
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Purpose of alginates?

A
  • create a moist environment, highly absorbent
  • may be used for packing cavities & wounds, wound drainage, pressure ulcers
  • can reduce pain
93
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Application of alginates?

A
  • apply dressing to area, cover with secondary dressing and tape in place
  • may require a secondary dressing
94
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Avoid use of alginates when?

A
  • dry wounds

* it can dry the wound bed out more

95
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Examples of alginates?

A
  • algisite
  • tegaderm
  • kaltostat
96
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Purpose of foam dressings?

A
  • retains moisture, highly absorbent, protective

- may be used for wounds with mild to moderate exudate, partial to full thickness wounds

97
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Application of foam dressings?

A
  • gently lay dressing over the wound, cover with gauze and tape in place and if necessary
  • may need a secondary dressing
98
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Avoid use of foam dressings when?

A
  • dry wounds

- wounds that need to be frequently checked

99
Q

Example of foam dressings?

100
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What are liquid adhesives used for?

A
  • paper cuts
  • skin cracks
  • minor cuts
101
Q

How long do liquid adhesives last for?

102
Q

How do you apply liquid adhesives?

A

wash cut first, apply pressure to stop bleeding then apply adhesive

103
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Examples of liquid adhesives?

A
  • Nexcare liquid bandage
  • Band-Aid J & J Liquid bandage
  • New skin liquid bandage
104
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What is adhesive tape used for?

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-used to secure dressings in place

105
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What are the 3 types of adhesive tape?

A

cloth tape
silicone tape
paper tape ?

106
Q

____ tape:

  • breathable but not water resistant
  • can adhere to dry or damp skin
  • generally used if the dressing needs to stay intact or area is damp/moist
107
Q

____ tape:

  • adheres well
  • used for sensitive or “at risk” skin or if dressings are to be replaced often
108
Q

____ tape:

  • breathable but does not adhere as well as others
  • generally used for sensitive areas or if dressings are to be replaced often
109
Q

What are adhesive skin closures used for?

A

Generally used to hold wounds closed after suture removal

110
Q

What are steri-strips used for?

A
  • used once stitches are out

- thin strips of sterile, non-woven tape

111
Q

What are butterfly closures?

A

-two sterile, waterproof strips connected by a non-adhesive bridge

Clinical 1 (Part A) (15 decks)

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