Film dressing, mobilization, positioning, nutritional support.
Question 7
Question
Which one of the following types of wound is NOT suitable for negative pressure wound therapy?
Answer
Partial thickness burns
Contaminated wounds
Diabetic and neuropathic ulcers
Traumatic wounds
Question 8
Question
How long does the ‘inflammatory phase’ of wound healing typically last?
Answer
24 hours
Just minutes
1-5 days
3-24 days
Question 9
Question
Which of the following methods of wound closure is most suitable for a good cosmetic result following surgery?
Answer
Skin clips
Tissue adhesive
Adhesive skin closure strips
Interrupted sutures
Question 10
Question
You notice an area of redness on the buttock of an elderly patient and suspect they may be at risk of developing a pressure ulcer. Which of the following would be the most appropriate to apply?