Wound Management for Nurses

Lädt!
Which of the following is the main reason to initially cover wounds?
Prevent patient interference
Prevent desiccation of tissues
Prevent further bacterial contamination
The wounds shouldn’t be covered
 
In which phase does cell proliferation occur?
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
 
How many days after the initial wound, does phase 2 occur?
0-36 hours
3-12 days
7-15 days
14 days - year
 
A patient is seen in the clinic after just being hit by a car, they have significant abrasions on all four limbs with some visible road debris. What class of wound would the abrasions be classified as?
Class Four
Class Three
Class Two
Class One
 
Which of the following impediments to healing, cannot be corrected in the initial presentation?
Excessive bacterial contamination
Foreign material
Movement
Necrotic tissue
 
What wound would have the most excessive tissue loss?
Thermal burn
Laceration
Avulsion
Puncture
 
What is the most appropriate pressure for lavaging wounds?
5-10 psi
8-12 psi
8-20 psi
10-15 psi
 
What is the most appropriate fluid/solution for lavage in a thermal burn?
Chlorhexidine
Tap water
0.9% NaCl
Hartmanns
 
If a patient has a wound that forms granulation tissue, then has this tissue excised and fresh edges closed, this is referred to as:
First intention
Secondary intention
Secondary closure
Third intention
 
What is an example of an autolytic debridement tool?
Honey
Wet-to-dry dressings
Foam dressings
Scalpel blade