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Which of the following is a benefit of transdermal/topical oxygen therapy?

It is less expensive compared to hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

It can be applied to deep tissue damage effectively.

It requires minimal treatment time.

It stimulates angiogenesis and wound healing. (correct)

What is a significant disadvantage of hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

It is not effective for limb preservation.

The average treatment costs around $75,000. (correct)

It can cause patient discomfort.

It often requires extensive travel to treatment centers.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is used for which of the following effects?

It directly heals deep tissue wounds.

It reduces inflammation without any mechanical impact.

It stimulates microcirculation and promotes cell proliferation. (correct)

It requires invasive surgical procedures for effectiveness.

What key factor should be considered during clinical decision-making regarding wound care?

Patient characteristics and wound specifics. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) treatment?

It promotes fibroblast and keratinocyte proliferation. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does low-frequency ultrasound have on wound healing?

Decreases wound bioburden Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for using hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

Gas gangrene Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for administering traditional high-frequency ultrasound?

2 times or 3 times per week Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of traditional high-frequency ultrasound?

Quick application time Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hyperbaric oxygen on wounds?

May reduce edema Signup and view all the answers

In traditional high-frequency ultrasound, what is the intensity for continuous application?

≤1.5 W/cm2 Signup and view all the answers

What frequency range does noncontact low-frequency ultrasound operate at?

25–40 kHz Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for effective wound healing in the presence of noncontact low-frequency ultrasound?

Tissue oxygen pressures must be >40 mm Hg Signup and view all the answers

Which patient condition is a precaution when using traditional ultrasound?

Untreated osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary indication for the use of electrical stimulation in wound healing?

Adjunct to healing for chronic or recalcitrant wounds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for using electrical stimulation?

Untreated osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of electrical stimulation?

Time-consuming treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate intensity range for electrical stimulation therapy?

75–200 V Signup and view all the answers

How frequently should polarity be changed in electrical stimulation treatment?

Every 1-3 days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following parameters is typically set for frequency during electrical stimulation?

120 Hz Signup and view all the answers

What effect does ultrasound have on the wound healing phases?

Facilitates healing by enhancing all three phases Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an inappropriate use of electrical stimulation?

In cases of malignancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using pulsed lavage with concurrent suction?

It allows for thorough irrigation of wounds. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for using pulsed lavage?

Exposed deep tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of irrigation pressure used in pulsed lavage?

4–15 psi Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of pulsed lavage?

It creates a messy environment. Signup and view all the answers

During electric stimulation therapy, what does the negative pole (cathode) primarily do?

Retards microorganism growth. Signup and view all the answers

Electric stimulation can be utilized for which of the following purposes?

Managing inflammation and infection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of using electric stimulation in wound care?

To promote epithelialization and collagen synthesis. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to prevent cross-contamination during pulsed lavage?

A clean room with proper draping. Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological effect is NOT associated with the positive pole (anode) during electric stimulation?

Dilating capillaries. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a limitation of electric stimulation?

It cannot treat deep wounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of wound irrigation?

To remove adhered debris and bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a contraindication for using whirlpool therapy?

Clean, granulating wounds Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of using wound irrigation?

Quick procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which modality is indicated for reducing edematous tissue in wounds with arterial insufficiency?

Whirlpool Signup and view all the answers

What is a common disadvantage associated with whirlpool therapy?

Risk of maceration and cross-contamination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following therapies uses jets of water to remove debris and promote healing?

Whirlpool Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of using low-intensity laser therapy?

Promotes healing by stimulating cellular activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using wound irrigation?

Potential for splash back Signup and view all the answers

How does ultrasound therapy facilitate wound healing?

Through mechanical vibrations that enhance circulation Signup and view all the answers

What safety precaution should be taken when performing wound irrigation?

Be cautious of splash back Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a benefit of transdermal/topical oxygen therapy?

What is a significant disadvantage of hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is used for which of the following effects?

What key factor should be considered during clinical decision-making regarding wound care?

What is a characteristic feature of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) treatment?

What effect does low-frequency ultrasound have on wound healing?

Which of the following is a contraindication for using hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

What is the recommended frequency for administering traditional high-frequency ultrasound?

What is a major advantage of traditional high-frequency ultrasound?

What is the effect of hyperbaric oxygen on wounds?

In traditional high-frequency ultrasound, what is the intensity for continuous application?

What frequency range does noncontact low-frequency ultrasound operate at?

What is a necessary condition for effective wound healing in the presence of noncontact low-frequency ultrasound?

Which patient condition is a precaution when using traditional ultrasound?

What is a primary indication for the use of electrical stimulation in wound healing?

Which of the following is a contraindication for using electrical stimulation?

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of electrical stimulation?

What is the appropriate intensity range for electrical stimulation therapy?

How frequently should polarity be changed in electrical stimulation treatment?

Which of the following parameters is typically set for frequency during electrical stimulation?

What effect does ultrasound have on the wound healing phases?

What is considered an inappropriate use of electrical stimulation?

What is the primary advantage of using pulsed lavage with concurrent suction?

Which of the following is a contraindication for using pulsed lavage?

What is the typical range of irrigation pressure used in pulsed lavage?

What is a potential disadvantage of pulsed lavage?

During electric stimulation therapy, what does the negative pole (cathode) primarily do?

Electric stimulation can be utilized for which of the following purposes?

What is a primary goal of using electric stimulation in wound care?

What is required to prevent cross-contamination during pulsed lavage?

Which physiological effect is NOT associated with the positive pole (anode) during electric stimulation?

Which of the following best describes a limitation of electric stimulation?

What is a primary goal of wound irrigation?

Which of the following is not a contraindication for using whirlpool therapy?

What is one of the advantages of using wound irrigation?

Which modality is indicated for reducing edematous tissue in wounds with arterial insufficiency?

What is a common disadvantage associated with whirlpool therapy?

Which of the following therapies uses jets of water to remove debris and promote healing?

What is an effect of using low-intensity laser therapy?

What is a disadvantage of using wound irrigation?

How does ultrasound therapy facilitate wound healing?

What safety precaution should be taken when performing wound irrigation?

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