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WorksheetsDERM EXAM 1 DR. HEETER MINOR BURNS
Total questions: 113
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
Which of the following are the two healing methods ?
scarring
burn
regeneration
cut
Which of the following involves the epithelial layer only?
extra deep wound
regeneration
scarring
deep wounds
Which of the following involves the deep wounds and deeper layers?
epithelial layer only
scarring
regeneration
superficial wounds
In the scarring wounds there are multiple phases, which of the following are these phases?
telophase
proliferative phase
inflammatory phase
maturation phase
Which of the following involves the inflammatory phase?
hemostatis
fibroplasia
inflammation
epithelization
Which of the following are involved in the proliferative phase?
inflammation
epithelization
hemostasis
fibroplasia
Which of the following are true about the inflammatory phase?
hemostasis
inflammation
lasts 3-4 days
prepares wound for subsequent
there is tissue development
In the inflammatory phase there is an order to that goes from inflammation to vasodilation and then to vascular permeability.
True
False
In the inflammation part in the inflammatory phase which of the following are true?
bacteria and debris are removed (phagocytosis)
nutrients and immune cells does not migrate to any area
nutrients and immune cells migrate to area
epithelial cells migrate into wound (best in moist environment)
Which of the following are true about Hemostasis ?
injury to large vessels may require
does not stop blood and gain restore perfusion
immediately upon skin injury
stop blood and loss restore perfusion
Which of the following are true about the blood loss and restore perfusion in the Hemostasis part of the inflammatory phase?
vasoconstriction
ligation
platelet aggregation
clotting cascade
Which of the following are true about the injury to large vessels may rein the Hemostasis part may require of the inflammatory phase?
hemostatic energy devices
ligation
pressure application
electrocautery
hemostatic agents (topical vs systemic)
Which of the following are true about the proliferative phase in the scarring?
starts at day 3 and continues for 3 weeks
ligation
epithelization
formation of granulation tissue
What happens in the epithelization at the proliferative phase?
migration of lucidum and epithelial cells
migration of granulosum and epithelial cells
migration of basal and epithelial cells
migration of corneum and epithelial cells
In which of the following phases the wound begin to close?
maturation phase
proliferative phase
hemostasis
inflammation
Which of the following are true about the maturation phase?
epithelization
continual process of collagen synthesis and breakdown
wound begin to close in this phase
longest phase of wound healing
Which of the following are true about the continual process of collagen synthesis and breakdown in the maturation phase?
collagen crosslinking and remodeling
result is scar with 70-80% of original skin
repigmentation with melanocyte migration
early collagen breakdown
wound begins to close in this phase
The phase of wound healing in the maturation phase may continue for 2 years after injury.
True
False
Which of the following wound phases begins after complete wound closure (3 week)
formation of granulation tissue
epithelization
proliferative phase
maturation phase
The impaired migration of immune cells and delivery of nutrients/oxygen is under which factor affecting wound healing?
tissue perfusion/deamination
tissue perfusion/oxygenation
nutrition
age and weight
In which of the following patients or diseases the tissue perfusion/oxygenation as a factor affecting wound healing expresses?
hypotension
PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)
diabetics
severe anemia
heart failure
Which of the following are true about factors affecting wound healing?
infection
age and weight
tissue perfusion/oxygenation
coexisting diabetes mellitus
nutrititon
Which of the following are true about medications as factors affecting wound healing?
traumatic wounds may be contaminated with skin flora.
anticoagulants-impaired hemostasis
impair immune/inflammatory response and may predispose to infection
impaired cellular division
Which of the following medications impair immune/inflammatory response and may predispose to infection.
prednisone, methylprednisolone
immunosupresants
corticosteroids
cyclosporine
tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, TNF alpha inhibitors
Which of the following anticoagulant medications impaired hemostasis ?
apixaban
rivaroxaban
warfarin
prednisone
Which of the following are considered acute wounds?
burns
lacerations
punctures
abrasions
venous ulcers
Which of the following are considered chronic wounds?
lacerations
arterial ulcers
venous ulcers
pressure ulcers
The are 4 different classification stages by wound depth.
True
False
No loss of any skin layer, reddened, nonblanching, unbroken skin is considered what stage?
Stage II
Stage I
Stage III
Stage IV
Which of the following are true about the Stage I of the classification by wound depth?
Superficial
red pink wound bed
reddened, nonblanching
unbroken skin
Which of the following are true about the Stage II of the classification by wound depth?
intact or ruptured serum filled blister
unbroken skin
partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and part of the dermis
red pink wound bed
superficial partial thickness
Which of the following are true about the Stage III of the classification by wound depth?
very painful
no loss of any skin layer
subcutaneous fat may be visible; no muscle, tendon, or bone exposed.
may include undermining and tunneling
Deep partial thickness
Which of the following are true about the Stage IV of the classification by wound depth?
subcutaneous fat may be visible
muscle, tendon and/or bone may be exposed and extend through the dermis
often includes undermining and tunneling
red pink wound bed
full thickness
Intact or ruptured serum filled blister and red pink wound bed occurs in what stage of wound depth
Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
Full thickness skin loss and subcutaneous fat may be visible occurs in what stage of wound depth
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
Stage I
Muscle tendon and/or bone may be exposed occurs in what stage of wound depth
Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
Which of the following are the burn classifications?
Superficial
Superficial partial thickness
Full thickness
Deep partial thickness
1st degree
In which of the following burns we a painful area of erythema and involves only the epidermis and no significant damage?
Superficial partial thickness
Superficial
Full thickness
Deep partial thickness
In which of the following burns we have painful blistering and damage to the epidermis ?
Superficial
Superficial partial thickness
Deep partial thickness
Full thickness
In which of the following burns we see a patchy white to red area involving the epidermis and part of dermis?
Full thickness
Superficial
Superficial partial thickness
Deep partial thickness
In which of the following burns we see a dry, leathery, painless area with no feeling and the destruction of both epidermis and dermis?
Full thickness
Superficial
Superficial partial thickness
Deep partial thickness
It is called a ________________________ when there is a skin contact with hot objects and inhalation of smoke or hot vapors
electrical burns
thermal burns
chemical burns
sun exposure
In which of the following burns there is contact with high voltage source generally having entrance and exit sites with damage in between , including bone.
thermal burns
electrical burns
chemical burns
sun exposure
Which of the following burns are considered part of the electrical burns?
sun exposure
thermal burns
flash burns
contact burns
When there is skin contact with acidic or alkaline substances we can say there is a _______________________
electrical burn
sun exposure burn
chemical burn
thermal burn
Which of the following are true about the abrasions or acute wounds?
self treatment unless wound extends deep into dermis or hypodermis
does not involve the epidermis and uppermost portion of dermis
rubbing/friction injury
involves epidermis and possible the uppermost portion of dermis
Which of the following are not true about the punctures in the acute wounds?
difficult to cleanse
physician will need to assess for tetanus booster or antibiotics
self treatment is generally not appropriate
result from sharp object piercing epidermis
self treatment is appropriate especial with OTC drugs.
Which of the following are true about lacerations in acute wounds?
result from a sharp object cutting/slicing through the skin
possible need for stiches
may be appropriate for self treatment
physician may need to assess for tetanus booster or antibiotics
no antibiotics or tetanus booster needed
All wounds should not be referred for further medical evaluation
False
True
Which of the following are true about pressure ulcers in chronic wounds ?
damages skin and underlying tissue
result from unrelieved pressure, shearing forces, friction and moisture
range from mild skin reddening to severe crater formation
pressure sores, bed sores, or decubitus ulcers
does not damage skin and underlying tissue
Which of the following are true about arterial ulcers in chronic wounds?
secondary to PVD
it is not painful
often occurs in lower extremities
can be very painful
Which of the following are true about venous ulcers in chronic wounds?
incompetent/damaged valves allow pooling of blood and high venous pressure in legs.
may lead to ulceration
result from dysfunction of venous valves
often occurs in low extremities
Which of the following drugs act as wound debridement and clean the wound removing dirt, debris, bacteria, eschar
Hydrocortisone
Santyl Collagenase
Band Aid
Fluocinonide
What are the the several debridement types:
Irrigation
sunburn
Surgical
Enzymatic
Biologic
Which of the following are preferred for irrigation?
normal saline
sterile water
irrigate wound to remove dirt and debris
antiseptics
iodine
Which of the following are true about wound irrigants/antiseptics?
bactine
Lidex
band aid
HURT-FREE antiseptic wash
do not apply to deep wounds
Which of the following are true about antiseptics ?
hydrogen peroxide
honey
isopropyl alcohol/ethyl alcohol
povidone/iodine
Silber based
Which of the following analgesics by oral route (systemic) can be used for patient having pain associated with a wound?
APAP
NSAIDs
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Valtrex
Which of the following analgesics by topical route can be used for patient having pain associated with a wound?
lidex
benzocaine
dibucaine
lidocaine
pramoxine
Which of the following OTC drugs can be used as an antibiotic for pharmacological treatment of wounds?
zovirax
Neosporin
Neomycin/Polymyxin B /Bacitracin
valtrex
The topical anesthetics are for temporarily relief of pain associated with minor wounds, burn and sunburns.
True
False
Antibiotic therapy is only indicated for wounds that appear inffected.
True
False
Which of the following are considered topical anesthetics?
neosporin
lidocaine
benzocaine
pramoxine
We must have caution on application to large wounds due to potential for significant systemic absorption.
True
False
Which of the following is true about a non pharmacological treatment which is considered A NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY?
most successful in pressure ulcers
reduces edema around wound, stimulates circulation, and increases rate of granulation tissue
aka "wound-vac"
most successful in venous ulcers
Most useful on heavily exuding wounds and often early in inflammatory phase, tissue may become overly moist leading to maceration.
None of the above
Open or Absorptive dressing
Semi Open or Moisture DRessing
Semi Occlusive or Moisture Providing Dressings
Need for absorbance decreases as heading process moves to the proliferative phase.
None of the above
Semi Open or Moisture Maintaining Dressing
Open or Absorptive Dressing
Semi Occlusive
Dry wounds covered with dead tissue and providing moisture softens and removes dead tissues, debridement allows epithelial proliferation are considered_________________________
Semi Occlusive or Moisture Dressing
Semi Open or Moisture Maintaining Dressing
Open or Absorptive Dressing
None of the above
Which of the following are considered Semi Occlusive or Moisture Providing Dressings?
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocolloids-gel foam on adhesive film
Diphenydramine
Hydrogels - water trapped in polymer, must be changed frequently
It is a fine mesh gauze impregnated with petroleum or parafin wax.
Xerox
Xenobiotic
Xeroform
Xendell
If a patient meets exclusions for self treatment it should be referred to the
insurance company
PCP
department of health
no one, the patient would not die from it
If a patient has comorbid conditions is should be referred to the
lawyer
PCP
health department
insurance company
In which of the following cases the patient should be referred to the PCP?
no sign of healing after 7 days of self treatment
if patient meets exclusions for self treatment
if patient is healthy
if patient has comorbid conditions
if signs of infection are present
When should we cleanse wound with saline irrigation, apply antibiotic and cover with appropriate dressing?
if wound has yellow pus
if wound has signs of infection
if wound is free from signs of infection
if wound has healed
Which of the following are basic supportive measures for the treatment of acute wounds?
OTC antiseptics and antibacterial agents can be useful
Topical anesthetic ort systemic analgesic for pain control
Wound dressing to prevent infection
Irrigation with normal saline or sterile water
cover the wound with dressing when they are infected
Which of the following are Stage I-II uncontaminated wounds?
minor lacerations
sunburns
abrasions
burns
In the treatment of Puncture Wounds it IS NOT important for the PCP to inspect foreign bodies and update tetanus if necessary
True
False
Which of the following are true about the treatment of Puncture Wounds?
Hydrocolloids for light exudating is prohibited for the treatment of Puncture Wounds
Hydrocolloids for light exudating
Hydrogels may be useful for punctures extending deeper into dermis or hypodermis
Hydrogel should not be used for punctures extending deeper into dermis or hypodermis
We can say that the wound healing include the inflammatory, proliferative and maturation phases.
True
False
We can say that Stage I and II are often appropriate for self care
True
False
The general treatment can be considered to clean the wound, proper choice of dressing, and possible topical antibiotic and/or oral analgesic
True
False
The Stage III and IV wounds, chronic wounds, bites and signs of infections are NOT necessary to be referred to the PCP.
True
False
Immune response to clean wound, prevent infection and start healing process.
maturation pahse
Inflammation
is part of the inflammatory phase
proliferative phase
In which of the following the wound healing process continues and the wound closes.
inflammation pahse
inflammation
proliferative phase
Maturation phase
Which of the following are true about the maturation phase?
clotting of blood
occurs after wound closure
wound healing process continues, wound closes
process of replacing early collagen with stronger, cross linked collagen to improve strength of healed skin
Which of the following are factors that can impair wound healing?
Infection
Obesity
Elderly
Poor nutrition
getting all my vitamins
Which of the following are factors that can impair wound healing?
poor tissue perfusion and oxygenation
elderly
Diabetes
medications
Which of the following drugs may interfere with hemostasis?
Rivaroxaban
Warfarin
Apixaban
Eliquis
Xarelto
Which of the following suppressed inflammatory response-risk of infection, slowed healing due to limited release of cytokines stimulating repair/growth
Cyclosporines
Methotrexate
Corticosteroids
Eliquis
Which of the following inhibits the cellular division-delayed healing?
Corticosteroids
Antineoplastic
Cyclosporines
Cytokines
Which of the following are considered wound characteristics?
dead space
presence of infection
lack of moisture
foreign bodies in the wound
necrotic tissue or eschar formation
Which of the following is considered to be true about Unstageable ?
partial thickness wound (stage III and IV) , but unable to discern depth of wound due to eschar or necrotic tissue covering wound bed.
Full thickness wound (stage III and IV) , but unable to discern depth of wound due to eschar or necrotic tissue covering wound bed.
Partial thickness wound (stage I and II) , but unable to discern depth of wound due to eschar or necrotic tissue covering wound bed.
Partial thickness wound (stage III and V) , but unable to discern depth of wound due to eschar or necrotic tissue covering wound bed.
Which of the following are true about Abrasions?
scrape
may extend to the hypodermis
rubbing/friction injury
involves only epidermis and outermost layer of dermis
Which of the following are true about Puncture wounds?
scrape
piercing wound from sharp object (nail, glass shard, knife)
rubbing/friction injury
May extend into dermis, hypodermis or deeper tissues
Which of the following are true about Lacerations?
scrape
cut
slicing injury
may extend into dermis hypodermis, or deeper tissues depending on severity
Which of the following occurs primarily in bony prominences in patients that are bed or wheelchair bound?
psoriasis
pressure ulcer
sun burn
decubitus ulcer
What are the most common places for ulcers ?
face
heels
sacrum
elbows
A mild erythema to severe crater formation extended to muscle/bone is considered in
Only Stage I
Stage I-IV
Only Stage IV
Stage V
What are the risk factors for pressure ulcer?
elderly
obesity
malnutrition
immobility
incontinence (maceration of tissue)
Which of the following are the factors affecting development/progression of pressure ulcers?
pressure (especially over bony prominences)
shearing forces (sliding/rubbing of skin layers on each other)
friction (sliding/rubbing of skin on external object)
moisture (incontinence/perspiration)
not putting pressure or friction
Which of the following are the goals of wound/burn treatment?
prevent infection
avoid going to the PCP
promote healing
minimize pain, scarring, loss of function, deformity
What are some list of exclusions for self treatment of wounds/burns?
wounds involving face, hands, genitalia, mucous membrane
chronic wounds
deep acute wounds
bite wounds
wounds containing foreign bodies after irrigation
What are some list of exclusions for self treatment of wounds/burns?
bite wounds
deep acute wounds
wounds with signs of infection
immunocompromised patient due to medications or disease states
What is considered to be the first step involved in treating a wound?
none of the above
irrigation/debridement in simple wounds preferred with normal salt or alcohol
irrigation/debridement in acute wounds preferred with normal saline or sterilized water can be used
irrigation/debridement in acute wounds preferred with alcohol or oxygenated water
Which of the following are true about the first step involved in treating wound specifically a chronic wound?
irrigation/debridement
does not require surgical
may require surgical, enzymatic, or biologic interventions to clear necrotic tissue from the wound to allow proper healing
none of the above
Which of the following are true about the second step involved in treating a wound?
may also use systemic analgesics (APAP, NSAIDs)
minor acute wounds maybe treated with products lidocaine ( or other anesthetics) and benzalkonium (Bactine)- remember to avoid on large or deep wounds to minimize the absorption.
determine need for analgesic/antiseptic therapy
most wounds will not require antiseptic or antibacterial to treat?
If the chronic wound is more painful and uncontrolled pain and the patient hast tried APAP and NSAID and is not working, what other drug classification can the patient take?
voltaren
opiates
analgesics
non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
The patient does not require systemic antimicrobial therapy if wound is infected
True
False
What other type of supplementation will help to aid wound healing?
alcohol
protectant and vitamin/mineral
oxygenated water
OTC corticosteroids
Which of the following is true about the Absorptive wound dressing?
wound should be cleansed
gauze, adhesive bandages, island dressings, carbon impregnated. foam dressings, alginates
absorb excess exudate from wound to prevent maceration of surrounding tissues.
may require antibiotic
Which of the following is a transparent adhesive film or liquid bandage?
Cortaid bandages
Xeroform
bandages
Xarelto
Which of the following are true about moisture maintaining in the wound dressings?
foam dressings
Xeroform
gauze
no significant absorption or release of moisture -maintains current wound moisture
Which of the followings is a moisture providing in the wound dressings ?
provide moisture to wounds that tend to dry out or require additional moisture to heal (puncture, partial or full thickness burns)
hydroactive
hydrocolloids
hydrogels
