Wound Care Quiz Questions |33 Questions| With Correct Answers.

M.E.A.S.U.R.E.S. {Ans: minimize trauma, eliminate tunnels, assess + manage exudate, support defenses, use nontoxic wound cleansers, remove infection + debris + necrotic tissue, environment maintenance, surrounding tissue protection.}What dressing would you select for an infected wound with low-high exudate? {Ans: Foam, Alginate}The color assessment of wound exudate focuses on: {Ans: Color, consistency, odor, amount}The order for a patient's wound care specifies that a moist wound care dressing should be used. Which of the following dressing categories should NOT be selected? {Ans: Foam (Gauze is not a moist wound care dressing, it has no characteristics/features to aid in the retention of moisture at the wound bed)}What dressing would you select for a sloughy (yellow, brown) wound with moderate-high exudate? {Ans: Foam, Alginate}Why is a moist wound environment important for healing? {Ans: Prevents drying, supports pH, cellular repair, angiogenesis (new BV), autolysis (body cleansing), decreases infection, increases thermoregulation, decreases dressing changes, comfort, cosmetic results, time saver, cuts costs. [foams, alginates, hydrofibers, hydrocolloids, transparent films, matrix]}