Wound debridement exam 2

Question 1

which form of debridement may not be appropriate for poor nutrition or hydration deficits?

Answer 1

autolytic

Question 2

which form of debridement helps prevent epibole?

Answer 2

soft abrasion

Question 3

how often should contact layers be changed?

Answer 3

every change, but it can be left in place with heavily draining wounds

Question 4

which dressings could be used on a wound with peri-wound maceration?

Answer 4

foams, alginates, hydrofibers, hydrocolloids

Question 5

which dressings would be best for a wound with heavy amount of exudate?

Answer 5

alginate, hydrofibers, hydrocolloids, foam

Question 6

which dressing would be best for a infected or non-infected wound with heavy amounts of exudate?

Answer 6

alginates or foams

Question 7

what is the best dressing for dry wounds?

Answer 7

hydrogels

Question 8

which antiseptic is ideal for wounds with pseudomonas?

Answer 8

acetic acid

Question 9

which antiseptics are good for gram - pathogens?

Answer 9

betadine and acetic acid

Question 10

which antiseptics are good for gram + pathogens?

Answer 10

betadine, acetic acid, dakins

Question 11

which antimicrobial would be best for an infected wound that has heavy exudate?

Answer 11

cadexomer iodine or silver

Question 12

which antimicrobial is best for chronic non-healing wounds?

Answer 12

cadexomer iodine

Question 13

which antimicrobial is ideal for removing debris?

Answer 13

cadexomer iodine

Question 14

what antimicrobial is ideal for improving granulation?

Answer 14

methylene blue

Question 15

when should we begin using honey and when should we stop using it on that wound?

Answer 15

when the wound is infected or highly contaminated. we stop once there are no signs of infection.