RTV wound Vac quiz

What is not a reason for calling the MD to get an order to change the pressure setting of the VAC?

• The circulation to the wound is compromised

• The patient has a bleeding risk

• There is excessive drainage in the wound

• The loss of pressure alarm is triggered often

What should you take note of and document as you remove the old wound vac dressings?

• The size of the wound

• The number of drapes used

• The number of black foam, the number of white foam and the number of meshes removed from the wound

• The color of the drainage in the cannister

When using white foam to fill a tunnel all are true except:

• The foam should be cut for full-width coverage of the tunnel

• The foam should be inserted fully then pulled back out 1-2cm to allow the suction to collapse the air space and create a tissue to tissue contact to encouarge healing

• you should use white foam only for areas of tunneling or undermining

• you should cut and place the foam to fill the width and length of the tunnel

What should be used as a size reference when cutting a hole in the drape?

• The size of a dime

• The size of a nickel

• The length of the Trac pad

• The size of an Oreo cookie

Where should the Trac Pad opening be placed?

• Next to the wound

• Directly over the hole

• On the intact skin

• Away from the treatment area

What should be done after you have finished applying the wound vac and Trac pad?

• Secure the pad with medical tape

• Record date and number of black foam, white foam and mesh pieces used

• Apply a secondary dressing

• Disinfect the wound area

When creating a bridge what needs to be done to ensure safe application of the Trac Pad?

• Use small dressing strips to hold it in place

• Apply the Trac pad to the primary foam area and secure the tubing around and away from the wound bed

• Ensure that the foam under the Trac pad is wider then the pad itself

• Check that the foam on the wound is not protruding higher than the periwound area

How many consecutive hours can a wound dressing be left in place before it needs to be changed to an alternate dressing if no vacuum is being applied?

• 6 hours

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 24 hours

What is the primary purpose of using black foam in wound vac therapy?

• To absorb excess moisture from the wound

• To provide structural support to the wound edges

• To stimulate granulation tissue formation

• To protect the wound from external contaminants

Before applying a wound vac, what is essential to assess on the patient's skin surrounding the wound?

• Presence of hair that may interfere with the seal

• Temperature of the skin

• Color of the surrounding skin

• All of the above