Wound Care & Dressing Techniques Flashcards
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A patient has a stage III pressure ulcer with moderate exudate and no signs of infection. Which dressing type is most appropriate?
Answer: Foam dressing to absorb exudate and maintain moisture balance
Foam dressings are ideal for moderately to heavily exudating wounds as they absorb excess moisture while maintaining a moist wound environment.
When performing a wound irrigation, the LVN should use a syringe and catheter tip to deliver solution at which pressure range to effectively cleanse without damaging tissue?
Answer: 4–15 psi
The recommended irrigation pressure of 4–15 psi is sufficient to remove debris and bacteria without traumatizing fragile wound tissue.
A tunneling wound is documented as having a tunnel at 3 o'clock position, 4 cm deep. Using the clock face method, where is 3 o'clock located relative to the patient?
Answer: Toward the patient's right side
Using the clock face with 12 o'clock toward the patient's head, 3 o'clock corresponds to the patient's right side.
Which finding in a healing wound indicates the proliferative phase of wound healing?
Answer: Bright red, moist granulation tissue filling the wound
Bright red granulation tissue signals active proliferation, collagen synthesis, and new blood vessel formation in the healing wound.
An LVN is caring for a patient with a venous leg ulcer. Which intervention is most important to include in the care plan?
Answer: Elevate the limb and apply compression therapy
Elevation reduces edema and compression therapy improves venous return, which are the cornerstones of venous ulcer management.
When applying an alginate dressing to a heavily exudating wound, the LVN should:
Answer: Loosely fill the wound cavity, leaving room for gel expansion
Alginate should loosely fill the wound because it expands as it absorbs exudate and converts to a gel; tight packing can damage tissue.
A diabetic patient has a neuropathic foot ulcer with callus formation around the wound edges. What is the priority concern the LVN should report to the provider?
Answer: Callus acts as a barrier to wound contraction and healing
Callus (hyperkeratosis) around a neuropathic ulcer impedes wound contraction and epithelialization, requiring debridement by the provider.