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Which of the following is a benefit of transdermal/topical oxygen therapy?
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?
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?
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?
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 is a characteristic feature of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) treatment?
What effect does low-frequency ultrasound have on wound healing?
What effect does low-frequency ultrasound have on wound healing?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
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 the recommended frequency for administering traditional high-frequency ultrasound?
What is a major advantage of traditional high-frequency ultrasound?
What is a major advantage of traditional high-frequency ultrasound?
What is the effect of hyperbaric oxygen on wounds?
What is the effect of hyperbaric oxygen on wounds?
In traditional high-frequency ultrasound, what is the intensity for continuous application?
In traditional high-frequency ultrasound, what is the intensity for continuous application?
What frequency range does noncontact low-frequency ultrasound operate at?
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?
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?
Which patient condition is a precaution when using traditional ultrasound?
What is a primary indication for the use of electrical stimulation in wound healing?
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 a contraindication for using electrical stimulation?
Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of electrical stimulation?
Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of electrical stimulation?
What is the appropriate intensity range for electrical stimulation therapy?
What is the appropriate intensity range for electrical stimulation therapy?
How frequently should polarity be changed in electrical stimulation treatment?
How frequently should polarity be changed in electrical stimulation treatment?
Which of the following parameters is typically set for frequency during electrical stimulation?
Which of the following parameters is typically set for frequency during electrical stimulation?
What effect does ultrasound have on the wound healing phases?
What effect does ultrasound have on the wound healing phases?
What is considered an inappropriate use of electrical stimulation?
What is considered an inappropriate use of electrical stimulation?
What is the primary advantage of using pulsed lavage with concurrent suction?
What is the primary advantage of using pulsed lavage with concurrent suction?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using pulsed lavage?
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 the typical range of irrigation pressure used in pulsed lavage?
What is a potential disadvantage of pulsed lavage?
What is a potential disadvantage of pulsed lavage?
During electric stimulation therapy, what does the negative pole (cathode) primarily do?
During electric stimulation therapy, what does the negative pole (cathode) primarily do?
Electric stimulation can be utilized for which of the following purposes?
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 a primary goal of using electric stimulation in wound care?
What is required to prevent cross-contamination during pulsed lavage?
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 physiological effect is NOT associated with the positive pole (anode) during electric stimulation?
Which of the following best describes a limitation of electric stimulation?
Which of the following best describes a limitation of electric stimulation?
What is a primary goal of wound irrigation?
What is a primary goal of wound irrigation?
Which of the following is not a contraindication for using whirlpool therapy?
Which of the following is not a contraindication for using whirlpool therapy?
What is one of the advantages of using wound irrigation?
What is one of the advantages of using wound irrigation?
Which modality is indicated for reducing edematous tissue in wounds with arterial insufficiency?
Which modality is indicated for reducing edematous tissue in wounds with arterial insufficiency?
What is a common disadvantage associated with whirlpool therapy?
What is a common disadvantage associated with whirlpool therapy?
Which of the following therapies uses jets of water to remove debris and promote healing?
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 an effect of using low-intensity laser therapy?
What is a disadvantage of using wound irrigation?
What is a disadvantage of using wound irrigation?
How does ultrasound therapy facilitate wound healing?
How does ultrasound therapy facilitate wound healing?
What safety precaution should be taken when performing wound irrigation?
What safety precaution should be taken when performing wound irrigation?
