What is marsi Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Goals of wound assessment - ANSWER1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? - ANSWERImpairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? - ANSWERBG <180 for leukocyte function; <140 for healin...

WOCN Wound Exam Questions and Answers Goals of wound assessment -Answer-1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? -Answer-Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? -Answer-BG <180 for l...

WOCN Wound Exam Questions and Answers Goals of wound assessment -Answer-1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? -Answer-Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? -Answer-BG <180 for l...

WOCN Wound Exam Questions and Answers Goals of wound assessment -Answer-1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? -Answer-Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? -Answer-BG <180 for l...

WOCN Wound Exam Questions and Answers Goals of wound assessment -Answer-1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? -Answer-Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? -Answer-BG <180 for l...

1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch? 1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics 2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen 3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic episode 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic episode...

WOCN Wound Exam (WOCN Continence) final Questions and Answers 100% Correct Goals of wound assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters sho...

How often does epidermal turnover occur? - Answer-Every 26-42 days Epidermal Cells: Keratinocytes - Answer-Produce keratin, make of 80% of the epidermis Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes - Answer-Determine the color of the skin Epidermal Cells: Langerhans Cells - Answer-Assist with skin immune system Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells - Answer-Provide tactile reception, produce nerve growth factor Rete Ridges/Pegs - Answer-Fingerlike extensions that anchor the epidermis to the dermis Skin pH - Answe...

Goals of wound assessment 1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? BG <180 for leukocyte function; <140 for healing A1C <7 f...

WEB WOC Seminars Questions and Answers Graded A+ How often does epidermal turnover occur? Every 26-42 days Epidermal Cells: Keratinocytes Produce keratin, make of 80% of the epidermis Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes Determine the color of the skin Epidermal Cells: Langerhans Cells Assist with skin immune system Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells Provide tactile reception, produce nerve growth factor Rete Ridges/Pegs Fingerlike extensions that anchor the epidermis to the dermis Skin pH 4.5-6.5 Der...