Product Guide to Skin & Wound Care
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) Stimulate tissue growth b) Are derived from brown seaweed c) Absorb up to 20 times its weight d) Have antimicrobial properties 1 and 2 1 and 4 2 and 3 3 and 4 2 and 4
a) Diabetic leg ulcers b) Tunneling wounds and wounds with moderate to heavy exudate c) Third degree burns d) Skin grafts and donor sites
a) The wound bed becomes dehydrated b) It can be used with a topical agent c) To prevent infections d) The facilitation of autolytic debridement
a) Specific type of bacteria in the wound b) Amount of exudate and bacteria in the wound c) Depth of the wound and pain felt d) Odor, inflammation and swelling e) Number of radiation treatments
a) True b) False
a) Cannot b) Can
a) Adherence to the wound b) Rash and itching at the wound c) Development of resistant organisms not yet known d) The ineffectiveness with dry eschar
a) Another human (cadaver) b) Bioengineered skin c) Stem cells from a placenta d) The individual’s body
a) Permanent b) Temporary
a) Human-derived allografts b) Allogenic matrixes c) Composite matrixes d) Acellular matrixesB
a) An abundant protein b) A water based gel c) Fibrous and insoluble d) Containing gelatin, cellulose and pectin 1 and 2 2 and 4 1 and 3 4 only
a) Tunneling wounds b) Third-degree burns c) Skin grafts and donor sites d) Red or yellow wounds
a) Penicillin b) Collagen or silver c) Shellfish d) Bovine-derived materials e) An ovine source
a) Physical bacterial barrier b) Absorptive layer c) Nonadherent properties d) Enzymatic ointment
a) Prevents infection b) Molds well c) Forms a gel d) Can be used under compression
a) A secondary dressing is required b) The nonadherent component c) A border of intact skin is required to anchor the dressing d) Wound assessment is difficult
a) Nonperforated film coating b) Layer that in nonocclusive and cut to exact size c) Effective silver barrier that lasts up to 7 days d) Waterproof, bacteria-resistant outer layer
a) Are changed with each dressing change b) Allow exudate to pass to a secondary dressing c) Are recommended for shallow wounds d) Are used on arterial bleeds
a) Staining of the skin b) Dehydration of the wound bed c) The requirement of a secondary wound dressing d) Topical medications and wound fillers cannot be used
a) A moist environment is maintained b) It can be cut to size c) It can be left in place for seven days d) Collagen is replaced
a) Replace collagen in burned areas b) Form granulation tissue c) Digest collagen in necrotic tissue d) Minimize scarring
a) Help debride a wound b) Are waterproof and impermeable to bacteria c) Reduce pain and inflammation d) Are nonlinting and absorbent
a) The broad range of antibacterial properties b) Providing thermal insulation c) A secondary dressing is not required d) An application of topical ointment enhances healing
a) Heavily bleeding wounds b) Diabetic ulcers c) Burns d) Pressure ulcers
a) 1 inch b) 1 cm c) 1 ˝ inches d) 2 cm
a) Every day b) In the morning c) If the dressing turns white d) At the nurse’s discretion
a) Can be stretched to cover a wound b) May be used with hydrogen peroxide c) Can be used under compression d) May be cut to fit the wound 1 and 3 2 and 4 3 only 3 and 4
a) Third-degree burns b) Heavily draining wounds c) Donor sites d) Pressure ulcers
a) Being activated by moisture b) Delivering odor management c) Providing pain relief d) Having an intelligent backing that allows excess fluid to evaporate e) Having a cooling effect when refrigerated 1, 2, and 3 1, 3, and 4 3, 4, and 5 2, 3, and 4 1, 3, and 5
a) Are changed when the indicator color becomes lighter b) Require a secondary dressing c) Adhere to the wound bed d) Do not shed fibers
a) And absorb 10 times its weight b) With an “intelligent” layer c) And are especially designed for joints d) Including wafers, pastes and powders
a) Require a secondary dressing b) May be difficult to secure c) Are not recommended for wounds with exposed tendon or bone d) Cause maceration
a) Apply a barrier film first b) The packaged dressing should be warmed in the hands c) The dressing should not be cut d) Allow cream or ointment to dry first
a) Exuderm Satin b) Exuderm Odorshield c) Exuderm LP (low profile) d) Exuderm RCD (regulated colloidal dispersion)
a) Replicare b) Replicare Thin c) Replicare Ultra
a) Ideal for third degree burns and surgical wounds b) Impregnated with growth factors and stem cells c) A zinc oxide hydrophilic paste d) Contraindicated for infected wounds 1 and 2 3 and 4 2 and 4 3 only
a) Absorbs exudate b) Conforms to surrounding skin c) Is breathable and reduces skin maceration d) Keeps contaminates out e) Requires a picture frame border to allow for easy application
a) Prevent maceration b) Cannot absorb large amounts of exudate c) Are purchased over the counter d) Require sterile technique when applied
a) It may be difficult to secure b) Pain relief is not obtained c) Infection cannot be present d) Stinging during application is common
a) Being compatible with products containing silver b) Approved for over the counter use c) Having a shelf life of 2 years when stored at normal room temperature d) Having no adverse or untoward reactions in 10 years e) Reacting in a hyperbaric chamber 1, 2, and 5 2 and 3 2 and 4 1, 3, and 5 2, 3, and 4
a) Silver b) Oak extract c) Aloe vera extract d) Glycerin
a) DermaGauze b) DermaGel Hydrogel Sheet c) DermaSyn
a) Lanolin b) Oil c) Sterols d) Glycerin
a) Absorbs 100 times its own weight b) Is indicated for small wounds c) Is mixed with 30 cc of water, then applied d) Causes maceration 1 and 3 1 and 4 2 and 3 2 only
a) Collagenase, lanolin, silicone and water b) Lotion, long and short peptides and calcium alginate c) Aloe vera, amino acids, vitamins and enzymes d) Hyaluronic acid, proteoglycans, water and electrolytes
a) On third-degree burns b) On dry wounds or heavily bleeding wounds c) Near the eyes or ears d) On mucosal ulcerations
a) Less viscosity b) A greaseless formulation c) The addition of polymers d) The high glycerin and water content
a) Remove the dressing across the sutures b) Change the dressing daily c) away from the center d) Remove the dressing in-line with the sutures
a) Not cut the foam over the wound b) Pack foam tightly in the wound c) Overlap the foam onto intact skin d) Chart the number of pieces of foam used 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 4 3 and 4
a) Granufoam b) Granufoam Silver c. c) Simplace d) Granufoam Bridge Dressing e. e) Whitefoam
a) A silicon contact layer to speed up exudate absorption b) Absorbent cellulose, cotton or rayon c) Special features to promote vertical drainage into the dressing
a) Can be used wet or dry to treat various wounds b) Is placed in wound cavities c) Has autolytic debriding qualities d) Is sterile and cut to fit the wound bed
a) Is a sterile product b) Contains activated charcoal to decrease odor c) Has a sugar level of 87% d) Is available in gel, sheets, ribbon or foam 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 4 3 and 4
a) Absorb drainage b) Allow for wound observation c) Can be used on fragile skin d) Retain moisture 1 and 2 2 and 3 3 and 4 2 and 4
a) One business day after receipt of the specimen b) Immediately c) After 24 hours in incubation
a) 7 b) 14 c) 21 d) 29
a) Younger than 21 years of age b) With a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device c) Who have chronic pain d) To temporarily mask pain