Wound Management

Question 1

Gauze characteristics

Answer 1

cotton or synthetic

1’ or 2’ dressing

highly permeable, non-occlusive

ANY wound type

cost effective

Question 2

alginates and hydrofibers characteristics

Answer 2

cotton

forms hydrophilic gel

highly absorbent

1’ dressing

NOT for dry wounds or exposed ct

very expensive

Question 3

impregnated gauze

Answer 3

gauze with added material (petroleum, zinc)

1’ dressing

Question 4

semipermeable film

Answer 4

transparent film

impermeable to bacteria, contaminants, and H2O

used for autolytic debridement

NOT for infected or wet wounds

Question 5

semipermeable foam

Answer 5

moisture retentive

NOT for dry wounds

Question 6

hydrogels

Answer 6

good for autolytic debridement

NOT for infected wounds

Question 7

hydrocolloids

Answer 7

absorb exudate

impermeable to bacteria and contaminants

NOT for infected wounds

good for autolytic debridement

Question 8

biologic/biosynthetic

Answer 8

promotes biologic activity + provides scaffolding for wound

Question 9

antimicrobial (silver)

Answer 9

little evidence supporting it

Question 10

charcoal dressings

Answer 10

to reduce odor

Question 11

honey dressings

Answer 11

antimicrobial + reduce odor