Wound Care Flashcards
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What are the stages of wound healing?
Answer: Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling
Wound healing progresses through four overlapping phases, each essential for complete tissue repair.
How are pressure ulcers staged?
Answer: Stage 1 (intact skin, non-blanchable redness), Stage 2 (partial-thickness), Stage 3 (full-thickness), Stage 4 (full-thickness with exposed bone/muscle)
Pressure ulcer staging describes the depth of tissue damage, guiding treatment decisions.
What is wound irrigation?
Answer: Flushing a wound with solution to remove debris and reduce bacterial load
Wound irrigation cleanses the wound bed, removes contaminants, and promotes healing.
What signs indicate wound infection?
Answer: Increased redness, warmth, swelling, purulent drainage, odor, and fever
Multiple clinical signs together suggest wound infection requiring treatment.
What is the purpose of a wound culture?
Answer: To identify the specific microorganisms causing infection and determine appropriate antibiotic treatment
Wound cultures identify the causative organism and its antibiotic sensitivities, guiding targeted treatment.
What factors impair wound healing?
Answer: Poor nutrition, diabetes, smoking, infection, medications like steroids, and inadequate blood supply
Multiple patient factors can slow or prevent wound healing, requiring identification and management.