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Worksheetswound care study day
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which dressing can be used to stop mild bleeding
Duoderm
Alginate
aquacel extra
Inadine
The inflammation stage of wound healing creates new tissue growth
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a sign of inflammation?
Redness
Heat
Pus
Loss of function
What is Slough
Devitalised tissue
White blood cells and proteins
Infection/pus
Cheese
What are the signs of wound infection
Heat and redness
Malodour and wound break down
Swelling and pain
Debridement means what
To cut away
To clean
To leave undressed
To change the dressing
How do you treat a skin tear
Run away and ignore it
Stop Bleeding. Clean. Reapproximate skin flap. Apply a dressing
Get the doctor to look and dress it
What dressings will help remove slough
alginate
Silflex
Inadine
aquacel extra
Mepilex foam
Nutrition is only important in wound care if the patient is under weight
True
False
When should you refer cellulitis to TVN
Always
Never
If the doctor asks for it
If the skin is very inflammed and breaking down
Anyone can redress a leg ulcer
True
False
What does wound hygiene mean
Washing your hands before doing a dressing
Ensuring the wound and surrounding skin are clean and healthy
Using only sterile gloves and dressings
