an important aspect of the WOC nurse's role is knowledge and implementation of risk
reduction strategies. select the best example of a risk reduction strategy.
a. have the new WOC nurse make round and discuss care plans for the patients on the
unit.
b. focus on prevention and early detection of potential complications.
c. identify strategies to increase staff and patient satisfaction
d. implement all WOC cares for the patients so that you can assure quality.
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b. focus on prevention and early detection of potential complications.
Define petechiae
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, Tiny 1-2 mm, red macules, result from tiny hemorrhages
intertriginous dermatitis (ITD) is differentiated from incontinence associated skin
damage (IAD) in that:
a. IAD only occurs in skin folds
b. IAD may be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection
c. ITD only occurs between the buttocks
d. the source of moisture and location are different
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d. the source of moisture and location are different
Define a Bulla
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Vesicle >1 cm; E.g., Large blister, bullous pemphigus
Define a lipodermatosclerosis
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, Chronic inflammatory condition characterized by
subcutaneous fibrosis and hardening of the skin on the
lower legs. Causes a tapering of the leg to an inverted
champagne bottle shape.
Define a Granulation
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New vascular tissue in a wound healing by secondary
intention that appears beefy red, velvety and cobblestone
appearance.
as a specialist, the mini-nutritional assessment tool is useful primarily because it:
a. assists you to plan daily protein intake for wound healing.
b. provides you with lab results to guide care.
c. provides general information leading referral to a registered dietician.
d. points out to you when your patient has need for additional b vitamins.
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c. provides general information leading referral to a registered dietician.
Define a cyst
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reduction strategies. select the best example of a risk reduction strategy.
a. have the new WOC nurse make round and discuss care plans for the patients on the
unit.
b. focus on prevention and early detection of potential complications.
c. identify strategies to increase staff and patient satisfaction
d. implement all WOC cares for the patients so that you can assure quality.
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b. focus on prevention and early detection of potential complications.
Define petechiae
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, Tiny 1-2 mm, red macules, result from tiny hemorrhages
intertriginous dermatitis (ITD) is differentiated from incontinence associated skin
damage (IAD) in that:
a. IAD only occurs in skin folds
b. IAD may be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection
c. ITD only occurs between the buttocks
d. the source of moisture and location are different
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d. the source of moisture and location are different
Define a Bulla
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Vesicle >1 cm; E.g., Large blister, bullous pemphigus
Define a lipodermatosclerosis
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, Chronic inflammatory condition characterized by
subcutaneous fibrosis and hardening of the skin on the
lower legs. Causes a tapering of the leg to an inverted
champagne bottle shape.
Define a Granulation
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New vascular tissue in a wound healing by secondary
intention that appears beefy red, velvety and cobblestone
appearance.
as a specialist, the mini-nutritional assessment tool is useful primarily because it:
a. assists you to plan daily protein intake for wound healing.
b. provides you with lab results to guide care.
c. provides general information leading referral to a registered dietician.
d. points out to you when your patient has need for additional b vitamins.
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c. provides general information leading referral to a registered dietician.
Define a cyst
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