exposure)
.Allergic Reaction Phase - Sensitization - ANSWER-No manifested response
.Always culture - ANSWER-Clean viable tissue not exudate or eschar
A wound that fails to progress as anticipated
Levine technique uses a normal saline moistened swab
.BMI >25 increases - ANSWER-dehiscence, infection, delayed wound healing, adipose tissue poorly
perfused and heals at a slower rate
.Braden Scale - ANSWER->18-23 not at risk
>15-18 mild
>13-14 mod
>10-12 high
<9 very high
.Calciphylaxix - ANSWER-Calcific uremic arteriolopathy elevated calcium/phosphate. Dialysis. may
present similar to Pyoderma. Aggressive sharp debridement for necrotic tissue.
.Calcium Alginate Dressing - ANSWER-Shallow to tunnels with moderate to heavy drainage
.Candidiasis - ANSWER-Pustules and satellite lesions with red base
, .Candidiasis Intervention - ANSWER-prevent moisture buildup
miconazole nitrate powder 2%
.Cover partial thickness skin tears with - ANSWER-Contact layer (nonadherent dressing)
.Dankin's (sodium hypochlorite <0.5%) - ANSWER-Removes slough and controls odor
.Elma (topical prilocaine/lidocaine) - ANSWER-best 30-60 min under nonadherent transparent wrap for
analgesia
.Epibole - ANSWER-rolled skin edge that indicates slow healing. Prevents epithelialization and closure.
Cauterization (silver nitrate) or surgical debridement
.Fast/rapid weight loss produces what type of malnutrition? - ANSWER-Protein & mixed protein
malnutrition: marasmus-kwashiorkor
.How does a partial thickness wound heal? i.e., skin tear - ANSWER-Epithelialization
.Hypertrophic Scar are formed how? - ANSWER-scar with thickened epidermal layer contained within
the original incision area. Formed from prolonged inflammatory phase.
.Incontinence associated dermatitis - ANSWER-blisters with red base
.Intertrigo - ANSWER-Inflammation caused by maceration of skin folds by heat, friction & or moisture
.Keloid Scars are formed how? - ANSWER-Overgrowth of collagen within scar tissue, seen with
pigmented skin. Trauma. May ulcerate. Genetic.
.Kenalog cream - ANSWER-reduces hyperplasia