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Chapter 42
Wound Care
Question | Answer |
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A child fell off her bike. She has a laceration on her right leg. She has a | Contaminated wound |
The piercing of skin and underlying tissues is called a | Penetrating wound |
Which of the following can cause skin tears | Hurrying when lifting and transferring clients |
Which of the following causes pressure ulcers | Scrubbing and rubbing the skin |
Which of the following are used to treat or prevent pressure ulcers | Waterbeds and flotation pads |
You can help prevent stasis ulcers by | Avoiding injury to the legs and feet when giving care |
Which of the following areas is common site for arterial ulcers | On the outer side of the ankle |
A wound appears red and swollen. The area around it is warm to the touch. These signs occur during | The inflammatory phase of wound healing |
A wound is healing by primary intention. While assisting with a dressing change, you note that the wound is separating. This is called | Dehiscence |
You see clear, watery drainage from a wound. This drainage is called | Serous drainage |
Which of the following does a dressing do | Protects the wound from injury |
You are securing a dressing with tape. Tape is applied | To the top, middle, and bottom of the dressing |
Six types of wounds | Abrasion, Contusion, Incision, Laceration, Penetrating wound, and Puncture wounds |
Risk for pressure ulcers | Are confined to bed/ chair, loss of bowel/ bladder control, older, poor nutrition |