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Which of the following is NOT a type of wound?
Which of the following is NOT a type of wound?
What is the primary purpose of applying a surgical dressing?
What is the primary purpose of applying a surgical dressing?
Which of the following dressings is typically used for a closed, non-draining wound?
Which of the following dressings is typically used for a closed, non-draining wound?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of aseptic technique?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of aseptic technique?
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Which of the following is an example of equipment needed for wound dressing?
Which of the following is an example of equipment needed for wound dressing?
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Which of the following statements about wound healing is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about wound healing is NOT true?
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Which of the following dressings is typically used for a heavily draining wound?
Which of the following dressings is typically used for a heavily draining wound?
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What is the purpose of splinting a wound during dressing?
What is the purpose of splinting a wound during dressing?
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Which of the following dressings is typically used for a burn wound?
Which of the following dressings is typically used for a burn wound?
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Which of the following statements about aseptic technique is true?
Which of the following statements about aseptic technique is true?
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Study Notes
Wound Care and Surgical Dressing
- Factors affecting wound healing include obesity, alcoholism, smoking, immunocompromised conditions, and nutrition.
Types of Wounds
- Closed wound
- Open wound
- Wound with drainage
Types of Dressings
- Dry to dry dressing
- Wet to wet dressing
- Dry to wet dressing
- Gauze
- Sponge Gauze
- Bandage Roll
- Non-Adherent Pads
- Non-Adherent Wet Dressings
- Foam Dressings
- Calcium Alginates
- Hydrogel Dressings
- Transparent Dressings
Equipment Needed for Wound Dressing
- Variety of gauze dressing and sterile package
- Cleansing solution
- Sterile solution
- Clean, disposable gloves
- Sterile gloves
- Tape, ties or bandage as needed
- Waterproof bag
- Rubber sheet
- Antibiotic ointments
- Syringe and catheter
- Plastic bag for waste disposal
- Artery clamp
How to Choose the Right Wound Dressing
- Assess the wound
- Consider the type of wound, surrounding tissue, wound edges, and drainage
- Ask yourself questions about the wound and its condition
Dressing Procedures
- Closed wound: dispose of gloves and soiled dressing, wash hands, open sterile dressing tray, clean wound with antiseptic solution, and apply dressing
- Open wound: assess patient pain level, give analgesia, repeat steps from closed wound procedure, and apply dressing
- Wound with drainage: use a surgical drain to remove pus, blood, or fluids from the wound
Drain Care
- Definition: a surgical drain is a tube used to remove fluids from a wound
- Types of drains: open drains, closed drains, and active drains
Objectives of Surgical Dressing
- Promote and evaluate healing
- Prevent or reduce infection
- Provide physical and mental comfort
- Splint the wound
Principles of Aseptic Technique
- All articles in a sterile field must be sterile
- Hands must be washed before handling sterile equipment
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Test your knowledge on different types of wound dressings and when to use them. Explore topics like gauze sponge, foam dressings, hydrogel dressings, and more.
