Definition 1 of 53
Compression, weight management, exercise/physical activity, and treatment of varicosities
What are the nutritional requirements of patients with open wounds or at risk for
pressure ulcer?
Time framework for wound healing
Mechanical debridement
Preventative care for those at risk of venous disease
Definition 2 of 53
topical application of enzymes to surface of necrotic tissue. can be used on infected and non-
infected wounds with necrotic tissue. may be used in wounds that have not responded to
autolytic debridement or in conjunction with other debridement techniques. can be slow to
establish a clean wound bed and should be discontinued after removal of devitalized tissues in
order to avoid damage; Nickle thick application
Autolytic debridement
Mechanical debridement
surgical debridement
Enzymatic debridement
Definition 3 of 53
"aching" pain that is worsened by dependency and relieved by elevation
Pain associated with venous ulcers
Venous hypertension
Moisture retentive dressings
Indications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
,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
Hydrocolloid Dressing
Silver Sulfadiazine
Cadexomer Iodine
Sodium Hypochlorite
Definition 5 of 53
The use of scalpels, scissors, or lasers in a sterile environment by a physician or podiatrist to
remove necrotic tissue, foreign material, and debris from the wound bed. Debridement to the
point of bleeding may stimulate healing via the release of platelet-derived growth factors.
surgical asepsis
surgical debridement
mechanical debridement
enzymatic debridement
Definition 6 of 53
Paralysis, gait alterations, advanced age, and sedentary lifestyle or reduced mobility
Symptoms of a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise
Conditions that cause impaired calf muscle functions
Time framework for wound healing
Factors leading to increased flexibility and mobility
,Definition 7 of 53
Edema, hemosiderosis, palpable pulses, warm feet, and possibly venous dermatitis
What is the order of repair in an acute wound?
Physical findings in a patient with venous ulcers
THree critical elements of any skin care protocol
Conditions that cause impaired calf muscle functions
Definition 8 of 53
tissue management, control of inflammation/infection, moisture balance, edge advancement
Transparent adhesive dressing
Moisture retentive dressings
TIME framework for wound healing
Preventative care for those at risk of venous disease
Definition 9 of 53
Should be removed at a low (horizontal) angle, and the skin adjacent to the peel line should
be supported to prevent pulling
Transparent adhesive dressing
Levine technique
Effective moisture barrier products
Appropriate adhesive removal technique
, Definition 10 of 53
May be powered or non-powered devices and change their load bearing properties only in
response to applied weight
Humectants
Enzymatic debridement
Reactive surfaces
Chemical debridement
Definition 11 of 53
When wound healing is compromised by inadequate tissue perfusion or by severe infection
Three critical elements of any skin care protocol
Abcdes of melanoma
Indications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Pain associated with venous ulcers
Definition 12 of 53
permit evaporation of moisture from the skin ad wound--NOT OCCULSIVE
Occlusive dressings
Mild to moderately exudative wounds
Moisture retentive dressings
Transparent adhesive dressing
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