Wound Care

Periwound measurement is ________from wound edges

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

What does TIME stand for with regards to wound management?

• Thickness of wound -- Infection or inflammation -- Macerated edge -- epithelialisation

• Tissue availability -- Infection or inflammation -- moisture balance -- epidermal margin

• Thickness of wound -- Infection or inflammation -- moisture balance -- epidermal margin

• tissue availability -- Infection or inflammation-- Macerated edge-- excess granulation

Basic colours of wound

• Pink-Red-Yellow-Black

• Red-Yellowy-Black-Green

• Pink-Red-Yellow-Black-Green

• Red-Yellow-Black

Wound dressing have evolved inti a new concept of

• Dry Gauze

• Moist Wound therapy

• open to air

• wet to dry

Initial wound assessment involved all of the following Except...

• Observation

• Data collection

• Evaluation

• SURGICAL Debridment

What is the primary purpose of a wound dressing?

• To absorb exudate

• To prevent infection

• To provide thermal insulation

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a chronic wound?

• Persistent inflammation

• Delayed healing

• Rapid closure

• Increased exudate

What is the recommended frequency for changing a non-adherent dressing?

• Every day

• Every 2-3 days

• Once a week

• As needed

Which of the following is a sign of infection in a wound?

• Increased pain

• Decreased exudate

• Stable edges

• Dryness

Which dressing material has haemostatic property?

• Alginate

• cadexomer iodine

• Silver

• Hydrofibre