WOUND CARE 2

Question 1

woven gauze

Answer 1

absorbs exudate

Question 2

damp to damp 4 by 4 inch

Answer 2

used to mechanically debride a wound until granulation tissue starts to form in wound bed. keep moist at all times to prevent pain and disruption of healing

Question 3

hydrocolloid

Answer 3

composed of gelatin and pectin. forms a seal at wound’s surface.

Question 4

how long can a hydrocolloid stay in place?

Answer 4

3 to 5 days

Question 5

hydrogel

Answer 5

composed of mostly water, promotes autolytic debridement and cooling. rehydrates and fills dead space

Question 6

when to use hydrogel

Answer 6

for infected, deep wounds or necrotic tissue. not for moderately to heavily draining wounds. reduces pain and breakdown

Question 7

alginate

Answer 7

packs wounds. nonadherent.

Question 8

when is the risk of hemhorrage greatest?

Answer 8

24 to 48 hours after injury or surgery

Question 9

what to not use on pressure injury wound

Answer 9

alcohol, dakin’s, acetic acid, etc. use saline or whatever is ordered by provider