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What is the main drawback of using a moist-to-dry dressing?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of applying a layer of hydrophobic ointment or thick cream to the skin?
When is a wet-to-dry dressing not recommended for use?
When is a wet-to-dry dressing not recommended for use?
What is the purpose of scheduled dressing changes ordered by a practitioner?
What is the purpose of scheduled dressing changes ordered by a practitioner?
What is the primary purpose of a moist wound environment?
What is the primary purpose of a moist wound environment?
What type of dressing is considered semi-occlusive?
What type of dressing is considered semi-occlusive?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal wound dressing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal wound dressing?
Which type of dressing is commonly used for providing dry and moist-to-dry treatment?
Which type of dressing is commonly used for providing dry and moist-to-dry treatment?
What is the purpose of a secondary dressing?
What is the purpose of a secondary dressing?
What is the purpose of cleansing the wound and surrounding tissue before evaluating for signs of infection?
What is the purpose of cleansing the wound and surrounding tissue before evaluating for signs of infection?
What is the purpose of using circular strokes starting near the drain and moving outward when a drain is present?
What is the purpose of using circular strokes starting near the drain and moving outward when a drain is present?
What is the purpose of applying additional layers of gauze over the primary dressing?
What is the purpose of applying additional layers of gauze over the primary dressing?
When should a moist-to-dry dressing be used?
When should a moist-to-dry dressing be used?
What solution is typically used to moisten the gauze or packing strip for a moist-to-dry dressing?
What solution is typically used to moisten the gauze or packing strip for a moist-to-dry dressing?
What is the purpose of applying a thicker absorbent pad (e.g., abdominal [ABD] pad) over the gauze dressing?
What is the purpose of applying a thicker absorbent pad (e.g., abdominal [ABD] pad) over the gauze dressing?
What step should be taken after applying antiseptic ointment to the wound?
What step should be taken after applying antiseptic ointment to the wound?
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