Wound Care & Debridement Flashcards
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In the Wagner Wound Classification System, a Grade 2 diabetic foot ulcer is defined as:
Answer: A deep ulcer penetrating to tendon, capsule, or bone without osteomyelitis
Wagner Grade 2 ulcers extend deeply to tendon, joint capsule, or bone but have not yet developed osteomyelitis or abscess formation.
Which of the following wound findings is NOT considered a sign requiring immediate referral to a physician?
Answer: Mild pinkness confined to the immediate wound edges
Mild pinkness at wound edges can represent normal granulation or low-grade inflammation; in contrast, streaking, pus, and escalating pain indicate active infection requiring referral.
In wound care, the term 'offloading' refers to:
Answer: Redistributing pressure away from a wound to allow healing
Offloading uses devices such as total contact casts, therapeutic footwear, or orthotics to redirect mechanical pressure away from the wound site.
What does the first-aid acronym RICE stand for?
Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial management protocol for acute soft tissue injuries to minimize swelling and pain.
The standard method for documenting wound dimensions during a nail care visit is:
Answer: Measuring length × width × depth in centimeters
Measuring length, width, and depth in centimeters provides objective, comparable data to track wound progress or deterioration across visits.
Which wound presentation requires IMMEDIATE referral and must NOT be treated by a medical nail technician?
Answer: An open ulcer with visible tendon or bone at the wound base
Exposed tendon or bone at a wound base (Wagner Grade 2 or higher) indicates deep tissue involvement requiring physician management and possible hospitalization.
A calcium alginate dressing is most appropriate for which wound type?
Answer: A heavily exuding wound requiring high-level absorption
Calcium alginate dressings are highly absorbent fibers derived from seaweed; they are designed for moderate-to-heavy exuding wounds, converting to a gel on contact with wound fluid.