PCT PCT Wound Care 2

Question 1

Wet-to-dry dressings are primarily used for:

Accepted Answer

Mechanical debridement of necrotic tissue

Answer

Wet-to-dry dressings debride wounds mechanically as the dried dressing is removed along with adherent dead tissue.

Question 2

Healthy granulation tissue in a healing wound appears:

Accepted Answer

Red and bumpy

Answer

Granulation tissue is healthy, red, bumpy connective tissue that forms as a wound fills in during the healing process.

Question 3

Which positioning technique best prevents pressure injuries on the heels?

Accepted Answer

Elevate heels completely off the mattress using pillows

Answer

Elevating heels off the mattress with pillows or a heel suspension device fully offloads pressure and prevents heel ulcers.

Question 4

Eschar on a wound is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Thick, dry, black or brown dead tissue

Answer

Eschar is thick, hard, necrotic tissue that must often be debrided before the underlying wound can heal properly.

Question 5

A patient reports pain and burning around a wound dressing. The PCT should:

Accepted Answer

Report to the nurse and document the observations

Answer

Pain and burning around a wound may indicate infection or a skin reaction, requiring prompt nurse notification and thorough documentation.

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