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Wound Flashcards

1
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Site of wounds in arterial insufficiency

A

lat malleolus
dorsum of foot
toes

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Trophic changes in arterial insufficiency

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Abnormal hair growth
Decreased LE hair
Dry skin

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Clinical presentation of a pt c venous insufficiency

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Swelling of U/L or bilat LE
LE pain that is relieved by elevation

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Early S/Sx of Arterial insufficiency

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Decreased hair on toes

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Characteristics of arterial wounds

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(-) granulation
necrotic
pale

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Temperature of extremity upon palpation in pts c Arterial insufficiency

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Cool

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Late S/Sx of Arterial insufficiency

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Gangrene

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Treatment for Lymphatic dse

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Complete Decongestive Therapy (Phase 1 and 2)

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Trophic changes in a pt c venous dse

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Hemosiderin staining
Lipodermatosclerosis

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Primary areas of pressure ulcers

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Sacrum
Coccyx
GT
OT
Calcaneus
Lateral Malleolus

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The temperature of extremity upon palpation in a pt c venous dse

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Warm

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Status of LE upon elevation in a pt c Arterial dse

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Pallor

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Steps for MLD

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Decongest first
Milk distal to proximal

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S/Sx of venous insufficiency

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itching, aching, heavy limb

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Status of LE upon dependency in a pt c Arterial dse

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Rubor

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Treatment for Arterial wounds

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Debridement
Skin grafts
Amputation

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Site of wounds in venous dse

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Proximal to medial malleolus

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Stages of pressure ulcers

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Blanchable Erythema
Superficial abrasion, blisters, and shallow craters
Full thickness loss

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Dyvascular S/Sx of neuropathies

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Ischemia resulting to impaired healing time
Impaired O2 transportation
Poor wound healing

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Cause of Pressure/Decubitus Ulcers

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Unrelieved pressure to the dermis

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Pressure sores/ulcers are common among

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Immobilized individuals

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Clinical presentation of a pt c lymphatic impairment

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Swelling distal to or adjacent to the area c impaired lymphatic drainage

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Gold standard intervention for venous dse

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Compression therapy

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Tissue under the wound edge becomes eroded, resulting in a pocket beneath the skin

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Undermining

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Clinical presentation of neuropathies

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Ulcers in WB surfaces of the foot
Anesthetic, round, over bony prominences

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Pathogenesis of pressure ulcers

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Pressure occludes blood vessels leading to decreased blood flow towards it and resulting in cell death and necrosis

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Motor S/Sx of neuropathies

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Loss of intrinsic muscles
Hammer claw toes
Foot drop d/t loss of nerve supply

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Characteristics of an Exudate

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Creamy, yellowish
Moderate to very thick

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Sensory S/Sx of neuropathies

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No pain pressure and temperature sense
Increased risk for skin breakdown
Wound formation d/t

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Any dse involving peripheral, cranial, and/or autonomic nerves

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Neurpathies

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Passageways underneath the skin surface that extend from a wound and can take twists and turns

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Tunneling

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Autonomic S/Sx of neuropathies

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decreased or absent sweat and oil production resulting to dry and inelasstic skin
Heavy callus formation

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Characteristics of a Transudate

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Clear
Thin
Watery

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Characteristics of a Pus

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Yellow, brown
Moderate to very thick

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Characteristics of a Serosanguineous

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Clear or tinge of red/brown
Thin
Watery

3
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Intact skin with a localized area of non-blanchable erythema
No color changes

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Stage 1: Non-blanchable erythema

3
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Wound bed is viable; pink or red in color, moist and may present as an intact or ruptured blister

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Stage 2: Partial-thickness skin loss

3
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S/Sx of Diabetic neuropathy

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Foot insenstivity
Ulceration

3
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NPUAP stages pressure ulcers

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Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin
Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
Full-thickness skin loss
Full-thickness skin loss and tissue loss
Unstageable
Deep Tissue Pressure Injury

3
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Characteristics of an infected Pus

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Hues of yellow, blue, and green
Thick
May have a foul drainage

4
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Adipose is visible in the ulcer and granulation tissue and epibole are often present
Slough or eschar may be visible

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Stage 3: Full-thickness skin loss

4
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Exposed or directly palpable fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, or bone

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Stage 4: Full-thickness skin and tissue loss

4
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Staging cannot be confirmed d/t slough or eschar

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Unstageable: Obscure full-thickness skin and tissue loss

5
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Purpose of doing whirlpool for wounds

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Softens adherent necrotic tissue

5
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Intact or non-intact skin with localized area of persistent non-blanchable erythema
Deep red, marron, or purple in color revealing a dark wound bed or blood-filled blister

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Deep Tissue Injury

6
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Sensory assessment used for wounds

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Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament test

6
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What type of debridement does whirlpool fall under?

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Non-selective

7
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Disadvantages of using whirlpool

A

Increased risk for infection
May delay wound healing

8
Q

Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissues

A

Debridement

8
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Types of non-selective debridement

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Wet-to-dry
Surgical debridement
Pulsatile lavage with suction
Whirlpool

8
Q

Purpose of doing debridement

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Prevents bacterial overgrowth
Encourages normal cell activity
Better tissue repair

8
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Tool used in sharp debridement

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Scalpel

8
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Disadvantages of doing wet-to-dry dressing

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Removes endogenous fluids, fibrin, and other cells needed for healing
Increased risk for trauma and bleeding

8
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Another name for maggot debridement

A

larval therapy

8
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Characteristics of Alginates

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calcium alginate
absorbs 20-30 times its weight
biocompatible c wound bed
needs secondary dressing
permeable to bacteria

8
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Duration of maggot over the wound

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2-5 days

8
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Types of selective debridement

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Sharp
Chemical/Enzymatic
Biosurgery

8
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Advantages of maggot debridement

A

removal of devitalized tissues resulting in improved wound healing
reduced risk for infections

8
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Advantages of chemical/enzymatic debridement

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Simple, selective, and minimal discomfort

8
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Most common type of non-selective debridement

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Wet-to-dry dressing

8
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A dressing applied over the primary for anchoring

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Secondary

8
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What is applied in a chemical/enzymatic debridement

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topical agent containing enzymes that dissolve necrotic tissue

8
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Contraindication of sharp debridement

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Vascular wounds c limited blood flow
Eschar-covered wound

8
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Ideal dressing

A

Preserves wound hydration
Limits fluid loss

9
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Characteristics of an Impregnated Gauze dressing

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Synthetic gauze; less adherent
Impregnated c Vaseline or Petroleum emulsion
Minimally absorptive

9
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Disadvantages of chemical/enzymatic debridement

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requires frequent dressing changes
requires removal of eschar to improve penetration

9
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Characteristics of Foam dressing

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Highly absorbent pads
Highly occlusive and assists in moist wound healing
Not used in dry wounds

9
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Use of endogenous enzymes to digest devitalized tissue

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Autolytic debridement

9
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Characteristics of a Fiber gauze dressing

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Cost-effective
Synthetic gauze; less adherent

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A dressing applied in direct contact to the wound

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Primary

9
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Most occlusive dressing

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Hydrocolloids

9
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Indication of Hydrocolloid

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Mild to moderate exudate

9
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Characteristics of Hydrofibers

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Selective absorptive capacity
Combined positive effects of alginate, foam, and gel dressing
Absorbs exudate
Fibers align perpendicular

9
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Characteristics of a Transparent Film Dressing

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Transparent membranes c acrylic adhesive layer
Prevents bacteria and moisture from entering the wound
Keeps moisture, traps endogenous fluid and allows for autolytic debridement

10
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What type of dressing used as covering maggot debridement

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Hydrocolloid

10
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Contraindication of Antiseptics

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Non-infected wounds

11
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Recommended for wounds c Staph Aureus

A

Povidone-Iodine

12
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Used for wounds with purulent exudates

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Sodium Hypochlorite

13
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Examples of Sodium Hypochlorite

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Dakin’s solution
Bleach

14
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Used to manage Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

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Acetic Acid Solution

15
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Example of Oxidizing agents

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Hydrogen peroxide

15
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Non-selective debridement reaction of Oxidizing agents

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Bubbling reaction

16
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Examples of antibacterials

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Mupirocin ointments

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