PCT Wound Care Flashcards
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The Braden Scale is a tool used to assess a patient's risk for:
Answer: Pressure injuries
The Braden Scale evaluates six factors—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction—to predict pressure injury risk.
How often should a PCT reposition an immobile patient to prevent pressure injuries?
Answer: Every 2 hours
Immobile patients should be repositioned at least every 2 hours to relieve sustained pressure and prevent skin breakdown.
Which wound dressing is designed to maintain a moist healing environment?
Answer: Hydrocolloid dressing
Hydrocolloid dressings maintain a moist wound environment that promotes faster healing and minimizes trauma during dressing changes.
What is the primary purpose of packing a deep wound?
Answer: To fill dead space and prevent premature surface closure
Wound packing fills dead space, absorbs exudate, and prevents the wound surface from closing before the base heals.
Wound dehiscence refers to:
Answer: Separation of wound edges after closure
Dehiscence is the separation or bursting open of wound edges, a surgical emergency requiring immediate nurse notification.
A PCT repositions a patient and notices a new dark purple discoloration over the coccyx with intact skin. The PCT should:
Answer: Document and immediately report it to the nurse
Dark purple discoloration over a bony prominence with intact skin may indicate a deep tissue pressure injury requiring immediate nurse assessment.