Lymphatic Drainage and Wound Care
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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?

  • Eschar
  • Tunneling
  • Undermining
  • Epiboly (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Tunneling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of wound care when the patient is incontinent?

    <p>Performing consistent and thorough perineal care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be described in the documentation of a pressure ulcer?

    <p>The size, depth, and characteristics of the ulcer, including exudate and surrounding skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of compression in an amputee patient when swelling is no longer present?

    <p>For shaping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration of compression sock usage?

    <p>Up to 23 hours, including during bathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the precautions when performing lymphatic drainage massage?

    <p>Impaired sensation or mentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended inflation deflation time ratio for edema prevention and venous stasis ulcer treatment?

    <p>80-100/25-50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for compression therapy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary risk factor for pressure ulcers?

    <p>Inadequate or improper nutrition or fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a method to prevent pressure ulcers?

    <p>Frequent changes in the patient’s position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to skin irritation, maceration, or breakdown?

    <p>Persistent incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided to prevent pressure ulcers?

    <p>Shear forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to establish for patients at risk of pressure ulcers?

    <p>An appropriate diet and feeding schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should pressure relief be provided?

    <p>Every 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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