Unit 3

Question 1

Moisture retentive dressings ____.

Answer 1

are associated with a lower rate of infection than gauze dressings

Question 2

which of the following is true regarding maceration?

Answer 2

it results in periwound damage from excessive moisture

Question 3

a highly-active patient presents with a moderately to maximally draing venous ulcer. the patient’s ABI is 0.87. Which of the following is the BEST plan of care for this patient?

Answer 3

multilayer compression bandage wrap

Question 4

which of the following dressings is semi-occlusive and semi-permeable?

Answer 4

transparent film dressing

Question 5

a patient with a healing ulcer develops hypergranulation. which type of dressing was most likely used in the patient’s wound care?

Answer 5

hydrocolloid

Question 6

a patient presents with dried eschar on her heel that has been crossed hatched to start the debridement process. which of the following dressings is most appropriate to use in conjunction with the cross-hatching to facilitate the debridement of this patient’s heel?

Answer 6

hydrogel

Question 7

a patient has a history of thyroid disease and shell fish allergies. he is currently being treated in therapy for a wound. which of the following dressings is contraindicated in the management of this patient?

Answer 7

iodine

Question 8

which of the following substances can be used for enzymatic debridement?

Answer 8

collagenase

Question 9

on which of the following wounds could sharp debridement be indicated?

Answer 9

moderate amounts of necrosis

Question 10

which of the following is the fastest form of debridement that therapists may be able to perform?

Answer 10

sharp

Question 11

which of the following forms of debridement is ineffective in an infected wound?

Answer 11

autolytic

Question 11

which of the following is a benefit of whirlpool therapy for patients with open wounds?

Answer 11

can assist with range of motion exercises

Question 12

it is important to fill dead space within a surgically debrided wound. which of the following interventions will best meet this need?

Answer 12

negative pressure wound therapy and filling the wound ben with rope alginate dressing

Question 12

the purpose of using therapeutic ultrasound in the management of a scar is”

Answer 12

provide heat to make scar more liable and to break down excessive collagen

Question 13

a therapist is planning to irrigate a wound. the therapist should not exceed ___ pounds per square inch (psi) during irrigation.

Answer 13

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