Galen NUR 155 Study Guide Exam 3 Questions Correctly Answered.

Galen NUR 155 Study Guide Exam 3 Questions Correctly Answered. Types of wounds Intentional or unintentional Open or closed Acute or chronic Partial thickness, full thickness, complex transparent film autolytic debridement, semi-permeable allows skin to breathe. uses: burns, IV sites, stage 1& 2 pressure ulcers, skin tears Brainpower Read More how do you apply an abdominal binder? start at typhoid, fasten from the bottom up used for support to keep dressing intact remove every two hours to asses underlying skin and wound Risk factors for pressure ulcers Fecal and unitary incontinence Friction and shearing immobility inadequate nutrition (decreased protein, Vitamin C, zinc) Decreased mental status excessive body heat (moisture) advanced age chronic conditions Diminished sensation Incorrect positioning Signs of infected pressure ulcer? Change in color, odor, or drainage. Sever infections cause fever and increased WBC. During your assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a Stage I pressure ulcer, what are the signs that this nurse is correct about this pressure ulcer being a stage one?