Alginates - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Exam 3 Galen Questions With Complete Solutions _______ drainage of secretions via gravity Correct Answer facilitates 3 Steps of interpretation Correct Answer 1. Selection 2. Organizing 3. Interpreting Abrasion Correct Answer surface scrape Adaptic gauze Correct Answer similar to aquaphor gauze. Cover, soothe, and protect partial and full thickness wounds without exudate Aerobic Exercise Correct Answer the amount of the oxygen that is being brought into the body is grea...

Skin Integrity and Wound Care (Questions) with complete rationale Answers What type of dressing has the advantages of remaining in place for three to seven days, resulting in less interference with wound healing? a. Alginates b. Transparent films c. Hydrogels d. Hydrocolloid dressings

All of the following are characteristics of an ideal wound dressing, except: A. Thermally insulating B. Allows gaseous exchange C. Maintains desired wound temperature of 33 degrees D. Non-adherent to wound - ️️C the ideal temp is 37 degrees Inert dressings are simple, basic dressings meant for? A. superficial wounds and filling spaces B. minimal exudation and coverage C. absorption and coverage D. comfortability and inexpense - ️️C One patient presents with an aller...

Osteomylitis treatment - Referrals Pathway topical therapy - Indicators osteo Ss of infection Ss of colonization aggressive cleaning. Antimicrob dresisng Periwound Wound edges open or Epibole Bed neurotic ? Not neucrotic dressing based on volume of exudate and context and volume of wounds dressing functions - Passive support for healing Surface wound with no depth - Cover dressing only exudative - Alginates Hydro fibers Polymers Foams Maintain hydration/ minimal exudate/ keeps mois...

Osteomylitis treatment - Referrals Pathway topical therapy - Indicators osteo Ss of infection Ss of colonization aggressive cleaning. Antimicrob dresisng Periwound Wound edges open or Epibole Bed neurotic ? Not neucrotic dressing based on volume of exudate and context and volume of wounds dressing functions - Passive support for healing Surface wound with no depth - Cover dressing only exudative - Alginates Hydro fibers Polymers Foams Maintain hydration/ minimal exudate/ keeps mois...

Fundamentals of Nursing Latest 2023 Already Passed stages of wound healing 1. Inflammation--> hemostasis 2.Proliferative- new granulation tissue and capillaries, wound edges come together, epithelialization 3. maturation- scar tissue/ collagen transparent film autolytic debridement, semi-permeable allows skin to breathe. uses: burns, IV sites, stage 1& 2 pressure ulcers, skin tears Hydrocolloids promote autolytic debridement, water-loving uses: pressure ulcers, partial to full thickness (n...

A client has a pressure ulcer with a shallow, partial skin thickness, eroded area but no necrotic areas. The nurse would treat the area with which dressing? 1. Alginate 2. Dry Gauze 3. Hydrocolloid 4. No dressing indicated. - Answer 3. Hydrocolloid; Hydrocolloid dressings protect shallow ulcers and maintain an appropriate healing environment. Alginates (option 1) are used for wounds with significant drainage; dry gauze (option 2) will stick to granulation tissue, causing more damag...

Skin Integrity & Wound Care - NCLEX Style Questions and answers A client has a pressure ulcer with a shallow, partial skin thickness, eroded area but no necrotic areas. The nurse would treat the area with which dressing? 1. Alginate 2. Dry Gauze 3. Hydrocolloid 4. No dressing indicated. -Correct Answer-3. Hydrocolloid; Hydrocolloid dressings protect shallow ulcers and maintain an appropriate healing environment. Alginates (option 1) are used for wounds with significant drainage; dry ...

Osteomylitis treatment - Referrals Pathway topical therapy - Indicators osteo Ss of infection Ss of colonization aggressive cleaning. Antimicrob dresisng Periwound Wound edges open or Epibole Bed neurotic ? Not neucrotic dressing based on volume of exudate and context and volume of wounds dressing functions - Passive support for healing Surface wound with no depth - Cover dressing only exudative - Alginates Hydro fibers Polymers Foams Maintain hydration/ minimal exudate/ keeps mois...

Wound Care-Types of Dressings Latest Update Rated A+ Primary dressing type of dressing that comes into direct contact w/ a wound Secondary dressing placed directly over primary dressing to provide additional protection, absorption, occlusion, and/or to secure primary dressing in place Hydrocolloids gel-forming polymers that adhere to the intact surrounding skin, useful for partial & full thickness wounds. Advantages: provides moist environment, enables autolytic debridement, prote...