Definition 1 of 53
Asymmetric, border irregular, color variance, diameter >0.6 cm, evolution
Fast of melanoma
Avpu of melanoma
ABCDEs of melanoma
Opqrst of melanoma
Definition 2 of 53
A biocide that has been used for many years with no known resistance; generally considered
more appropriate for prophylaxis or management of critical colonization than for primary
treatment of infected wound
Mechanical debridement
Sulfadiazine
Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB)
Surgical debridement
Definition 3 of 53
Using sodium hypochlorite ( Dakin's solution) and similar agents. Typically reserved for wounds
that are necrotic, infected, and malodorous; remains controversial
enzymatic debridement
autolytic debridement
mechanical debridement
chemical debridement
,Definition 4 of 53
Provides sustained release of iodine to maintain a steady-state level of iodine that is toxic to
bacterial but nontoxic to the "good cells" in the wound bed
Cadexomer Iodine
Silver Sulfadiazine
Hydrocolloid Dressing
Sodium Hypochlorite
Definition 5 of 53
Edema, hemosiderosis, palpable pulses, warm feet, and possibly venous dermatitis
Physical findings in a patient with venous ulcers
Intermittent claudication
What is the order of repair in an acute wound?
Preventative care for those at risk of venous disease
Definition 6 of 53
"aching" pain that is worsened by dependency and relieved by elevation
Venous hypertension
Active surfaces
Indications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Pain associated with venous ulcers
,Definition 7 of 53
1. single layer of woven net
2. protects new granulation tissue
3. can irrigate through it
4. can use with topical med
5. needs a secondary dressing
6. not to be used with think exudate
Braden Scale
contact layers
chemical debridement
air fluidized bed
Definition 8 of 53
pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking; a condition seen in peripheral arterial
disease
chronic venous insufficiency
intermittent claudication
venous hypertension
arterial insufficiency
Definition 9 of 53
using body's enzymes to break down tissue; Requires a moist wound surface and normal WBC
counts (no infection)
enzymatic debridement
Enzymatic debridement
autolytic debridement
mechanical debridement
, Definition 10 of 53
Inappropriate for infected wounds and exudative wounds.
Dry gauze dressing
Transparent film dressing
Hydrocolloid dressing
Nonadherent dressing
Definition 11 of 53
Smooth and protect skin. Appropriate for IAD prevention
reactive surfaces
emollients
humectants
surfactants
Definition 12 of 53
Type 1: no skin loss
Type 2: partial flap loss
Type 3: full flap loss
Dialkylcarbomyl Chloride (DACC)
Moisture retentive dressings
Pain associated with venous ulcers
skin tear classification
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