Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Debridement Methods and Indications 2

Question 1

Conservative sharp debridement is defined as removal of devitalized tissue:

Accepted Answer

Without intentional cutting of viable tissue

Answer

Conservative sharp debridement removes only non-viable tissue without cutting into viable tissue, differentiating it from surgical debridement.

Question 2

Which instruments are most commonly used for bedside conservative sharp debridement?

Accepted Answer

Scalpel and curette

Answer

Scalpel and curette are the primary instruments for bedside conservative sharp debridement, allowing precise removal of necrotic tissue.

Question 3

Surgical debridement in the operating room is MOST appropriate for wounds with:

Accepted Answer

Deep infection, exposed structures, or large necrotic tissue burden

Answer

OR debridement is indicated for wounds with deep infection, osteomyelitis, exposed bone or tendon, or extensive necrosis requiring wider tissue excision.

Question 4

What is the appropriate management IMMEDIATELY after sharp debridement of a wound?

Accepted Answer

Apply appropriate moist wound dressing and reassess for bleeding

Answer

After sharp debridement, a moist wound dressing appropriate for the wound status should be applied while monitoring for and controlling bleeding.

Question 5

Hydrosurgery debridement (e.g., VERSAJET) works by:

Accepted Answer

High-pressure water jet that simultaneously cuts and evacuates tissue

Answer

Hydrosurgery devices use a high-velocity saline jet that cuts and simultaneously evacuates devitalized tissue with precision.

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Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Debridement Methods and Indications 2