7- WOUND CARE MX

What is the definition of a wound?

• A type of skin tear

• A type of surgical procedure

• A disease affecting the skin

• An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact

What are the two classifications of wounds based on object causing the wound?

• Thermal, chemical, or electric burns

• Penetrating wounds and non-penetrating wounds

• Open wounds and closed wounds

• Surgical wounds and incisions

What is the purpose of a dressing in wound care?

• To secure the wound with a bandage

• To remove stitches

• To clean the wound

• To absorb blood and other fluids

What is the primary goal of wound healing?

• To prevent infection

• To restore tissue continuity

• To reduce pain

• To remove dead cells

What is the purpose of a bandage in wound care?

• To absorb blood and other fluids

• To secure the dressing in position

• To clean the wound

• To remove stitches

What are the four phases of wound healing?

• Prevention, treatment, recovery, rehabilitation

• Cleaning, dressing, bandaging, healing

• Inflammation, debridement, repair, maturation

• Absorption, excretion, circulation, respiration

What is the purpose of hemostasis in wound healing?

• To stop the bleeding

• To clean the wound

• To remove dead cells

• To reduce inflammation

What is the primary purpose of a sterile dressing?

• To clean the wound

• To remove stitches

• To prevent infection and stop bleeding

• To absorb blood and other fluids

What is the main function of a roller bandage?

• To secure a dressing in place

• To clean the wound

• To remove stitches

• To absorb blood and other fluids

What is the purpose of a triangular bandage in first aid?

• To support or immobilize an injury to a bone or joint

• To remove stitches

• To secure a dressing in place

• To clean the wound