Wound Vac Quiz

When was the first wound vac approved by the FDA?

• 1981

• 1989

• 1997

• 1975

What is a contraindication for using a wound vac?

• Dehiscence

• Malignancy in the wound

• Skin grafts

• Diabetic ulcers

Which statement is incorrect on how a wound vac promotes healing?

• Pull fluid from the wound

• Cleans and removes bacteria

• Pulls the wound edges together

• Provides positive pressure wound therapy by decreasing air pressure on the wound

True or False: You will need to carry the portable pump everywhere you go during therapy.

• True

• False

How often are dressing changes required?

• Every 4-6 hours

• Every 6-8 hours

• Every 12-24 hours

• Every 24-72 hours

Negative pressure wound therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses a vacuum dressing to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and enhance healing of second and third degree wounds.

• True

• False

Choose all items that are needed for a Wound Vac change.

• Irrigation

• Wound Vac dressing kit

• Measuring card

• Gloves

True or False: When you turn the Wound Vac on after a dressing change and the foam is not compressing, you should increase the mmHg of suction the machine is set at.

• True

• False

A Wound Vac is also known as?

• Wet to dry dressing

• Negative pressure wound therapy

• Jones dressing

• Pressure dressing

What are the advantages to using a Wound Vac?

• Dries out the wound bed for faster healing

• Restricts blood flow and prevents drainage from the wound

• Reduces bacteria in the wound and promotes the formation of granulation tissue

• More frequent dressing changes and is less expensive