You are working with a new patient who is demonstrating non-adherence with the
treatment regimen. What is the FIRST step you should take? - ANSWER Talk to the
patient about the reasons they are not adhering to the plan.
Evidenced - based wound care helps ensure : - ANSWER Quality and effectiveness in
woundcare . Evidence based practice incorporates the collected results and of research
studies
What is the Standard of Care - ANSWER Actions any reasonable and prudent
practitioner would take under similar circumstances .They are measure of care generally
accepted by the profession .
The use of an interprofessional wound team has been shown to : - ANSWER Improve
clinical outcomes
You are working with a new patient who is demonstrating non - adherence with the
treatment regimen. What is the FIRST step you should take? - ANSWER Talk to the
patient about the reasons they are not adhering to the plan .
When does epithelial resurfacing of the incision occur after surgery? - ANSWER Within
2 - 3 days , when wound edges are approximated with staples , sutures or adhesive strips.
Patient presents with painful small blisters that form along the affected dermatome on
either the left or right side of the body with crusts that fall off in 2-3 weeks . What is the
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, most likely etiology of these wound symptoms ? - ANSWER Herpes Zoster . This painful
blistering rash is caused by the varicella zoster virus .
Which treatments are indicated for shingles ? - ANSWER Calming lotion , oatmeal bath
and anti- viral medications . Treatments for this viral outbreak are soothing and anti- viral .
Stimulation is avoided .
How often should wound care competency for staff occur , at a minimum ? -
ANSWER Every year. This ensures their ability to assess , manage and document skin
and wound care
What is your FIRST course of action if a provider orders an inappropriate wound treatment ?
- ANSWER Discuss your concern with the provider and give the rationale for your
opinion .
The following is NOT an effective patient education techniques . - ANSWER Use of
medical terminology
What function of the skin does the acid mantle provide ? - ANSWER Protection . The
acid mantle delays the growth of micro organisms on the skin .
One function of the skin is to produce which vitamin ? - ANSWER Vitamin D . The skin
contains a Vit. D precursor that starts the metabolic process for the formation of active
Vitamin D3
What function of the skin does vasoconstriction and vasodilation provide ? -
ANSWER Thermoregulation
What is the pH range of the skin's acid mantle ? - ANSWER 4 - 6.8
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treatment regimen. What is the FIRST step you should take? - ANSWER Talk to the
patient about the reasons they are not adhering to the plan.
Evidenced - based wound care helps ensure : - ANSWER Quality and effectiveness in
woundcare . Evidence based practice incorporates the collected results and of research
studies
What is the Standard of Care - ANSWER Actions any reasonable and prudent
practitioner would take under similar circumstances .They are measure of care generally
accepted by the profession .
The use of an interprofessional wound team has been shown to : - ANSWER Improve
clinical outcomes
You are working with a new patient who is demonstrating non - adherence with the
treatment regimen. What is the FIRST step you should take? - ANSWER Talk to the
patient about the reasons they are not adhering to the plan .
When does epithelial resurfacing of the incision occur after surgery? - ANSWER Within
2 - 3 days , when wound edges are approximated with staples , sutures or adhesive strips.
Patient presents with painful small blisters that form along the affected dermatome on
either the left or right side of the body with crusts that fall off in 2-3 weeks . What is the
1
, most likely etiology of these wound symptoms ? - ANSWER Herpes Zoster . This painful
blistering rash is caused by the varicella zoster virus .
Which treatments are indicated for shingles ? - ANSWER Calming lotion , oatmeal bath
and anti- viral medications . Treatments for this viral outbreak are soothing and anti- viral .
Stimulation is avoided .
How often should wound care competency for staff occur , at a minimum ? -
ANSWER Every year. This ensures their ability to assess , manage and document skin
and wound care
What is your FIRST course of action if a provider orders an inappropriate wound treatment ?
- ANSWER Discuss your concern with the provider and give the rationale for your
opinion .
The following is NOT an effective patient education techniques . - ANSWER Use of
medical terminology
What function of the skin does the acid mantle provide ? - ANSWER Protection . The
acid mantle delays the growth of micro organisms on the skin .
One function of the skin is to produce which vitamin ? - ANSWER Vitamin D . The skin
contains a Vit. D precursor that starts the metabolic process for the formation of active
Vitamin D3
What function of the skin does vasoconstriction and vasodilation provide ? -
ANSWER Thermoregulation
What is the pH range of the skin's acid mantle ? - ANSWER 4 - 6.8
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