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What is the recommended pressure for rinsing an ulcer with a sterile saline solution?
What is the recommended pressure for rinsing an ulcer with a sterile saline solution?
- 5 to 15 psi
- 10 to 20 psi
- 2 to 10 psi (correct)
- 15 to 25 psi
What is the term for the edge of the wound that has rolled under?
What is the term for the edge of the wound that has rolled under?
- Eschar
- Tunneling
- Undermining
- Epiboly (correct)
What should be avoided when performing wound and skin cleansing?
What should be avoided when performing wound and skin cleansing?
- The use of a moisture barrier ointment
- The use of toxic agents, including hydrogen peroxide and povidone-iodine (correct)
- The use of soap
- The use of sterile saline solution
What is the term for the vertical destruction of tissue underneath intact skin along the margins of the ulcer?
What is the term for the vertical destruction of tissue underneath intact skin along the margins of the ulcer?
What is an important aspect of wound care when the patient is incontinent?
What is an important aspect of wound care when the patient is incontinent?
What should be described in the documentation of a pressure ulcer?
What should be described in the documentation of a pressure ulcer?
What is the primary purpose of compression in an amputee patient when swelling is no longer present?
What is the primary purpose of compression in an amputee patient when swelling is no longer present?
What is the recommended duration of compression sock usage?
What is the recommended duration of compression sock usage?
What is one of the precautions when performing lymphatic drainage massage?
What is one of the precautions when performing lymphatic drainage massage?
What is the recommended inflation deflation time ratio for edema prevention and venous stasis ulcer treatment?
What is the recommended inflation deflation time ratio for edema prevention and venous stasis ulcer treatment?
What is a contraindication for compression therapy?
What is a contraindication for compression therapy?
What is a primary risk factor for pressure ulcers?
What is a primary risk factor for pressure ulcers?
What is a method to prevent pressure ulcers?
What is a method to prevent pressure ulcers?
What can lead to skin irritation, maceration, or breakdown?
What can lead to skin irritation, maceration, or breakdown?
What should be avoided to prevent pressure ulcers?
What should be avoided to prevent pressure ulcers?
What is important to establish for patients at risk of pressure ulcers?
What is important to establish for patients at risk of pressure ulcers?
How often should pressure relief be provided?
How often should pressure relief be provided?
