Wound Care & Dressings Flashcards
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Which type of wound healing occurs when wound edges are approximated and there is minimal tissue loss?
Answer: Primary intention
Primary intention healing occurs when wound edges are brought together (e.g., surgical incision) with minimal tissue loss and scarring.
Wound healing by secondary intention is characterized by:
Answer: Granulation tissue formation filling a large wound
Secondary intention healing occurs when wounds are left open and heal through granulation tissue formation, contraction, and epithelialization.
Which wound drainage is described as thin, watery, and blood-tinged?
Answer: Serosanguineous
Serosanguineous drainage is a mix of serous (clear/watery) and sanguineous (bloody) drainage, appearing pink or light red.
The nurse is assessing a Stage 2 pressure injury. What does it look like?
Answer: Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
Stage 2 pressure injuries show partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis, appearing as a shallow open ulcer or intact/ruptured blister.
Which position should be avoided to prevent sacral pressure injuries?
Answer: Elevating the head of bed greater than 30 degrees
Elevating the head of bed greater than 30 degrees increases shear and friction on the sacrum, promoting pressure injury development.
Wound debridement refers to:
Answer: Removing necrotic or devitalized tissue from a wound
Debridement is the removal of necrotic, devitalized, or contaminated tissue to promote wound healing.