Moist-to-Dry Dressings in Wound Care

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What is the main drawback of using a moist-to-dry dressing?

It is non-selective and may cause damage to healthy tissue

It requires frequent dressing changes

It increases the risk of infection

It causes pain and impedes healing through local tissue cooling (correct)

What is the purpose of a wet-to-moist dressing?

To selectively debride the wound

To absorb exudate and wound debris

To prevent maceration of dry, intact skin

To keep the wound bed continuously moist until removal (correct)

Which type of debriding product is often used in combination with moist gauze?

Hydrophobic ointments

Enzymatic debriding products (correct)

Antimicrobial agents

Autolytic debriding products

What is the purpose of applying a layer of hydrophobic ointment or thick cream to the skin?

To prevent maceration and further breakdown of skin Signup and view all the answers

When is a wet-to-dry dressing not recommended for use?

When the wound has a healthy granular bed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scheduled dressing changes ordered by a practitioner?

To monitor the progress of wound healing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a moist wound environment?

To reduce ﬁbrosis and promote extracellular matrix formation Signup and view all the answers

What type of dressing is considered semi-occlusive?

Retains moisture without added moisture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal wound dressing?

Provides a dry, protective environment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dressing is commonly used for providing dry and moist-to-dry treatment?

Gauze dressing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a secondary dressing?

To hold primary dressings in place and increase the ability to protect the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cleansing the wound and surrounding tissue before evaluating for signs of infection?

To prevent the misinterpretation of normal wound healing changes as signs of infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using circular strokes starting near the drain and moving outward when a drain is present?

To prevent microorganism proliferation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying additional layers of gauze over the primary dressing?

To ensure proper coverage and optimal absorption Signup and view all the answers

When should a moist-to-dry dressing be used?

When mechanical debridement is appropriate Signup and view all the answers

What solution is typically used to moisten the gauze or packing strip for a moist-to-dry dressing?

Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a thicker absorbent pad (e.g., abdominal [ABD] pad) over the gauze dressing?

To improve absorption Signup and view all the answers

What step should be taken after applying antiseptic ointment to the wound?

Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene Signup and view all the answers