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What is a potential sign of infection in a surgical wound?
What is a potential sign of infection in a surgical wound?
- Increasing stump pain (correct)
- Decreasing odor
- Decreasing pyrexia
- Decreasing stump pain
What type of dressing is used to mold the stump and allow early mobilization?
What type of dressing is used to mold the stump and allow early mobilization?
- Simi-ridged dressing
- Ridged dressing with an attached pylon (correct)
- Soft dressing
- Rigid dressing
What does an intermittent compression unit help to reduce?
What does an intermittent compression unit help to reduce?
- Stump pain
- Edema (correct)
- Healing time
- Pylon attachment
What are the advantages of a rigid dressing for immediate postoperative socket prosthesis?
What are the advantages of a rigid dressing for immediate postoperative socket prosthesis?
What is an important aspect of residual limb care mentioned in the text?
What is an important aspect of residual limb care mentioned in the text?
Which category of wound healing involves small open areas that can be managed and ultimately heal with dressing strategies and wound care?
Which category of wound healing involves small open areas that can be managed and ultimately heal with dressing strategies and wound care?
What is the most common factor related to wound healing problems?
What is the most common factor related to wound healing problems?
What is the treatment required for wounds that involve muscle and/or bone according to the text?
What is the treatment required for wounds that involve muscle and/or bone according to the text?
What is the category of wound healing that requires minor surgical revision of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue but no muscle or bone involvement?
What is the category of wound healing that requires minor surgical revision of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue but no muscle or bone involvement?
Which factor is not commonly related to wound healing problems according to the text?
Which factor is not commonly related to wound healing problems according to the text?
