Term
| Used for moderate to copious drainage. Change every 3 days. |
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Definition
| Foam. Allevyn and polymen foam. |
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Term
| Concerns with foam dressings |
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Definition
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Term
| Wound type to use for foam? |
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Definition
| Moderate to copious drainage. |
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Term
| How long does it take for the wound edge to start to heal? |
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Definition
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Term
| Secondary dressing for moderate to copious drainage |
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Definition
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Term
| Benefit and contraindications of calcium alginate (2 benefits, 1 negative) |
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Definition
Absorbs 20% more than its own weight.
Should be covered with secondary dressing
Not for small amounts of drainage. |
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Term
| Length of time to use a calcium alginate before changing it? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Barrier cream, place around the area where the dressing will be placed. Helps prevent maceration. |
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Term
| Silicone, non-adherent primary dressing |
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Definition
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Term
| Primary purpose of a silicone dressing? |
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Definition
| Non-contact layer that protects the wound bed during dressing changes. Needs a secondary dressing. |
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Term
| How often is the Mepitel dressing changed? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is the Mepitel dressing applied to the wound bed? |
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Definition
| Sticky side down, over the wound bed. |
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Term
| Bandage type for minimal drainage wounds |
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Definition
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Term
| Benefits of Hydrocolloid bandages? |
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Definition
Autolytic debridement of wound
Provides a bacterial barrier. |
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Term
| When do you change a hydrocolloid bandage? |
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Definition
| When drainage almost reaches the edge. |
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Term
| Where do you use hydrocolloid bandages? |
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Definition
Venous wounds
Pressure ulcers I-III
Shallow wounds |
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Term
| Item that helps reduce microbial burdens on the wound surface. |
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Definition
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Term
| Wounds where Silver is frequently used? |
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Definition
Venous and pressure ulcers
1st and second degree burns
Surgical and trama wounds
Donor sites |
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Term
| How often is silver changed? |
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Definition
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Term
| What action is contraindicated when using silver? |
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Definition
| Washing a wound with normal saline |
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Term
| Used mostly on skin tears and surgical wounds. |
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Definition
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Term
| Basic description of Steri Strip use |
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Definition
Approximate the wound edges and apply.
Cover with foam for drainage and protection |
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Term
| Short-term infection use only, for Pseudomonas |
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Definition
Bleach. (Dakins, Hydrogen Peroxide and Acidic Acid)
1/4 strength
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Term
| Use on dry wound beds to promote autolytic deridement |
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Definition
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Term
| When to use a Hydrogel vs. a Hydrocolloid? |
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Definition
Hydrogel: To add moisture to a non-dry wound bed
Hydrocolloid: On a dry wound bed. |
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Term
| Clear, adherent and nonabsorbent secondary dressing |
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Definition
| Transparent film dressing |
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Term
| When do you use a transparent film dressing? |
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Definition
| Partial thickness wounds with minimal exudate and eschar |
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Term
| How long do you keep transparent film dressings on for? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is a transparent film dressing primary or secondary? |
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Definition
| Always only secondary bandage |
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Term
| What are the reasons to use a transparent film dressing? |
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Definition
Semipermeable to oxygen and water vapor
Allows visual inspection of the wound environment
Promotes autolysis |
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Term
| What kind of items are used for wet to dry dressing/ wet to moist dressing? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Large pad (Also you can use a Kotex pad) |
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Term
| What do you use Zero Form guaze for? |
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Definition
Burns
Tears as a primary dressing
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Term
| How often do you change zero form gauze? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Non-adhesive, primary guaze |
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