Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy

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3. An ISTAP skin tear classification type 2 means: A. the affected flap of skin has been lost. B. there is a partial flap of skin left attached. C. the flap of skin is still attached, but it cannot be reposi tioned over the wound. D. the entire flap of skin remains attached. Answer: B. Type 2 means a partial flap of skin remains attached. 4. Medical adhesive–related skin injury can be prevented by: A. stretching clear film dressings parallel to skin prior to removal. B. using gentle, nonionic cleansers rather than soap. C. avoiding regular washcloths that have nubs to increase friction. D. using a dressing with enough absorbency to match the amount of wound exudate. Answer: A. Stretching clear film dressings breaks the adhesive bond without tearing skin. 5. Urine is especially damaging to skin because: A. it contains enzymes that break skin down quickly. B. the urea changes to ammonia and makes skin alkaline. C. the bacteria cause skin infections. D. it is very acidic. Answer: B. Bacteria on the skin change the urea to ammonia, which is alkaline and harms the acid mantle function of the skin. 6. A neuropathic foot ulcer exhibits very heavy exudate. Which dressing type can best help prevent surrounding skin damage? A. Alginate B. Medical-grade honey C. Super-absorbent D. Gauze Answer: C. Super-absorbent dressings can absorb large amounts of exudate and trap the fluid in the dressing core to prevent it from oozing back out. Scoring ✰✰✰ If you answered all six questions correctly, congrats! You have a “balanced” approach to learning, just like moisture in healthy skin! ✰✰ If you answered four or five questions correctly, good job! Your learning has not been superficial like the injuries in the chapter. ✰ If you answered fewer than four questions correctly, don’t sweat it! After all, sweat causes skin damage, so instead get some fresh air and a quick review and you’ll be good to go.

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