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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| when applying a splint a bandage should cover the limb well above and well below the ends of the splint in order to prevent_____________ | pressure sores |
| A major disadvantage of wet-to-wet adherent dressings is that they do not provide_____________________due to decreased adhesion to necrotic tissue. | significant debridement |
| a _____________________ primary layer promotes moisture retension and epithelialization with minimal disruption of the granulating bed. | non-adherent |
| a________________layer should always be occlusive in order to allow air transfer and prevent trapping of excessive moisture. | primary |
| true or false. it is appropriate to use duct tape to repair a bandage. | false |
| true or false. the spoon splint is placed on the lateral aspect of the limb. | false |
| the _________ layer of a bandage consists of telfa pad or 4x4 gauze. | primary |
| If a __________is properly placed, it will extend way beyond the fracture site, immobilizing the joint above and the joint below the fracture. | splint |
| true or false. if a bandage gets dirty, it is acceptable for an owner to replace it at home. | false |
| true or false. Bandages promote wound dessication. | false |
| true or false. an adherent primary layer promotes debridement in the repair phase. | false |
| one purpose of the ___________ in a bandage is to transmit exudate to the second layer. | primary layer |
| which type of saw is used to remove casts? | stryker saw |
| an outpatient wearing a cast should be checked at least | once a week |
| the best way to manage a fractured leg overnight is to | apply a robert jones bandage |
| why are the two middle toes left exposed in most limb bandages | assessment of color, warmth, and swelling |
| a fracture of the ___________ can NOT be effectively immobilized with a splint. | humerus |
| wet-to-dry bandages are best for what type of wounds | contaminated wounds that need to be debrided |
| fiberglass cast material has what advantages | fast setting time, good ventilation, extreme rigidity, and lightweight |
| bandaging promotes wound healing by | protecting the wound from additional trauma and contamination |
| bandage applied when reducing a hip luxation | ehmer sling |
| bandage used to treat a shoulder luxation | carpal-flexion sling |
| bandage used to prevent excessive hind leg abduction | hobbles |
| most common tertiary layer used in veterinary medicine | vetrap |
| example of occlusive tape | electrical tape |
| condition requiring hobbles being placed for treatment | pelvic fracture |
| primary difference between a Robert Jones Bandage and a Modified Robert Jones bandage | modified robert jones has less padding in secondary layer than the robert jones |
| odorous discharge on the tertiary layer of bandage might be | strike-through |
| bandage placed on a patient who has had a laceration repair on his/her foreleg | modified robert jones |
| reasons for bandages | support, compression, protection |
| ehmer sling is an example of | immobilizing bandage |
| ehmer sling is an example of | immobilizing bandage |
| bandage layer that that holds the bandage in place | tertiary |
| bandage layer that protects/debrides the wound | primary |
| always work _____________to _____________ | distal to proximal |
| robert jones id not appropriate for stabilizing fractures of the _______________ and ______________ | femur and humerus |
| plastic bags can be placed before the animal goes outside and should be removed _____________after they come back inside | immediately |
| spoon splints should only be placed on the ____________aspect of a limb | caudal |
| splints are available for what type(s) of placement | caudal and lateral placement |
| non weight bearing forelimb sling | carpal flexion |
| new epithelium is usually very thick and strong. true or false | false |
| odorous discharge on the tertiary layer of bandage might be | strike-through |
| bandage placed on a patient who has had a laceration repair on his/her foreleg | modified robert jones |
| odorous discharge on the tertiary layer of bandage might be | strike-through |
| bandage placed on a patient who has had a laceration repair on his/her foreleg | modified robert jones |
| reasons for bandages | support, compression, protection |
| bandage layer that protects/debrides the wound | primary |
| ehmer sling is an example of | immobilizing bandage |
| bandage layer that that holds the bandage in place | tertiary |
| bandage layer that protects/debrides the wound | primary |
| always work _____________to _____________ | distal to proximal |
| always work _____________to _____________ | distal to proximal |
| robert jones id not appropriate for stabilizing fractures of the _______________ and ______________ | femur and humerus |
| epithelialization is found during which wound healing process | repair |
| plastic bags can be placed before the animal goes outside and should be removed _____________after they come back inside | immediately |
| spoon splints should only be placed on the ____________aspect of a limb | caudal |
| decubital ulcers form over | bony prominences |
| splints are available for what type(s) of placement | caudal and lateral placement |
| formation of new epithelium on the wound surface generally occurs after__________ in a sutured wound and ___________ in a nonsutured wound., | 24 to 48 hours; 3 to 5 days |
| plastic bags can be placed before the animal goes outside and should be removed _____________after they come back inside | immediately |
| spoon splints should only be placed on the ____________aspect of a limb | caudal |
| non weight bearing forelimb sling | carpal flexion |
| epithelialization is found during which wound healing process | repair |
| new epithelium is usually very thick and strong. true or false | false |
| fourth degree burn wounds must be debrided and managed as_________wounds | open |
| degloving injuries require intensive management over a short period of time. true or false | false |
| metabolic requirement of animals with severe burns may increase up to ________ | 200% |
| true or false. skin surrounding a wound is very tight and under tension, wound contraction will be limited | true |
| following the maturation phase of wound healing , damaged tissue will ____________ regain normal tissue strength | NOT |
| decubital ulcers form over | bony prominences |
| if a wound becomes infected the repair phase will | stop |
| formation of new epithelium on the wound surface generally occurs after__________ in a sutured wound and ___________ in a nonsutured wound., | 24 to 48 hours; 3 to 5 days |
| how soon after injury is wound healing initiated | immediately |
| epithelialization is found during which wound healing process | repair |
| following the maturation phase of wound healing , damaged tissue will ____________ regain normal tissue strength | NOT |
| decubital ulcers form over | bony prominences |
| if a wound becomes infected the repair phase will | stop |
| formation of new epithelium on the wound surface generally occurs after__________ in a sutured wound and ___________ in a nonsutured wound., | 24 to 48 hours; 3 to 5 days |
| how soon after injury is wound healing initiated | immediately |
| epithelialization is found during which wound healing process | repair |
| proud flesh | excessive granulation tissue that can form on the limbs of horses during wound healing |
| types of debridement | en bloc, layered, enzymatic |
| removal of all foreign material, necrotic tissue and bacteria from a wound | debridement |
| soaps and detergent can be used regarding | wound lavage |
| hypertonic substance used in wound care medicine | honey |
| ___________injury involves skin, ligaments, muscle and tendons being torn from the bone | degloving |
| space remaining in tissues as a result of failure of proper closure that allows accumulation of blood or serum | dead space |
| golden period | wound treated within 6-8 hours |
| blistering at site of burn is a | second degree burn |
| in ___________________the wound is sutured closed within hours after injury | first intention healing |
| wound that involves being torn away from the body | avulsion |
| _______________are wounds with sharply incised edges and minimal tissue trauma(deep or superficial) | Lacerations |
| wounds that involve disturbance in epidermis only | abrasion |
| with _____________ the patients wound will be made larger in order to obtain primary closure | En Bloc debridement |
| suturing two clean sides of a wound together | appositional healing |
| maturation may take several ___________ | years |
| irrigation, flushing of a wound | lavage |
| anything that disrupts the normal integrity of the skin | wound |
| allowing a wound to heal completely without surgical closure | second-intension healing |
| wound healing is a _______________process with more than one______________occurring at a time | dynamic; phase |