Tissue Integrity (RNSG 1430) Questions And
Answers
what is the most common type of psoriasis Psoriasis vulgaris
Treatment for Psoriasis topical therapy, steroids, tar, UV light, Tazaroten, biologics that
suppress the immune system and cytotoxic agents
Goals regarding Trauma and Surgical Wounds Initial and secondary goals: control
bleeding, prevent infection, control pain, assess signs of shock
Contaminated vs. Infection Contamination: a wound that is exposed is always
contaminated but not always infected. Contamination is the presence of organisms without any
manifestations of infection
Infection: wound is contaminated with pathogenic organisms to that degree that growth and
spread cannot be controlled by the body's immune defense
Partial thickness wounds vs. full thickness wounds partial thickness: damage to the
epidermis and upper layers of dermis. Takes 5-7 days for re-epithelialization
full-thickness: damage extends the lower layer of dermis and underlying subcutaneous tissues.
Removal of tissue means granulation tissue must be added for full healing
, Tissue Integrity (RNSG 1430) Questions And
Answers
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Factors that delay wound healing vitamin c, protein, zinc, corticosteroids, infection,
smoking, advanced age
What is Candida (thrush)? yeast infection
where can you see candida? skin, orally or vaginally
treatment for candida keep skin dry
medicated powders and creams
Nystatin (medicated mouthwash used for cancer patients)
Tinea Ringworm; a fungal infection of the skin
Treatment for Tinea Anti-fungal sprays and creams
Answers
what is the most common type of psoriasis Psoriasis vulgaris
Treatment for Psoriasis topical therapy, steroids, tar, UV light, Tazaroten, biologics that
suppress the immune system and cytotoxic agents
Goals regarding Trauma and Surgical Wounds Initial and secondary goals: control
bleeding, prevent infection, control pain, assess signs of shock
Contaminated vs. Infection Contamination: a wound that is exposed is always
contaminated but not always infected. Contamination is the presence of organisms without any
manifestations of infection
Infection: wound is contaminated with pathogenic organisms to that degree that growth and
spread cannot be controlled by the body's immune defense
Partial thickness wounds vs. full thickness wounds partial thickness: damage to the
epidermis and upper layers of dermis. Takes 5-7 days for re-epithelialization
full-thickness: damage extends the lower layer of dermis and underlying subcutaneous tissues.
Removal of tissue means granulation tissue must be added for full healing
, Tissue Integrity (RNSG 1430) Questions And
Answers
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Factors that delay wound healing vitamin c, protein, zinc, corticosteroids, infection,
smoking, advanced age
What is Candida (thrush)? yeast infection
where can you see candida? skin, orally or vaginally
treatment for candida keep skin dry
medicated powders and creams
Nystatin (medicated mouthwash used for cancer patients)
Tinea Ringworm; a fungal infection of the skin
Treatment for Tinea Anti-fungal sprays and creams
