Wound Care and Skin Injuries

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What is the term for skin damage caused by repeated exposure to stool or urine?

Irritant contact dermatitis

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (correct)

Maceration

Allergic contact dermatitis

What is the classification of skin tears that includes partial flap loss?

MARSI

Folliculitis

Skin stripping

Skin tear 2 (correct)

What is the term for skin injury caused by medical adhesives?

MARSI (correct)

Irritant contact dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis

Folliculitis

What is the term for inflammation of the hair follicles?

Folliculitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for skin damage caused by prolonged exposure to moisture?

Maceration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for skin injury caused by tension or friction?

Tension injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for skin irritation caused by an allergic reaction?

Allergic contact dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for removal of the top layer of skin due to an adhesive dressing?

Skin stripping Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

To supply energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates as a percentage of total calories for adults?

45% to 60% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ratio of weight in kg to height in meters squared?

Body mass index Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary organ responsible for storing and regulating glucose in the body?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of maceration in wounds?

A dressing that becomes oversaturated with exudate Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the increase in BMR due to factors such as infection, growth, and fever?

Hypermetabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting wound progress?

To monitor wound healing and plan further treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the measurement of abdominal fat?

Waist circumference Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of protein in the body?

To form body structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of effective documentation?

To facilitate quality, evidence-based care Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of nutrients?

Macro and micro Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the decrease in BMR due to factors such as aging and prolonged fasting?

Hypometabolism Signup and view all the answers

What determines daily energy intake?

The type of food consumed Signup and view all the answers

What is BMR?

The energy required to maintain metabolism at rest Signup and view all the answers

Why do males have a higher BMR?

Because they have a higher muscle mass Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of debridement?

To remove dead tissue from the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of kidneys and ureters?

To maintain composition and volume of body fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the presence of glucose in the urine?

Glycosuria Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the muscle sac that serves as a temporary reservoir for urine?

Urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the involuntary loss of urine?

Incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of parenteral nutrition?

Amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bile in fat digestion?

To emulsify fats for digestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of protein for adults?

0.8 g/kg of body weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the lack of appetite?

Anorexia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube?

To decompress or drain the stomach of fluid or unwanted content Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of colostomy care?

To keep the patient as free of odors as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the systematic study of principles of right and wrong conduct?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

To increase access to care Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a wrong committed by a person against another person or their property?

Tort Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?

To define scope and practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the uniform definition of death?

Cat definition of death Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a patient's agreement to allow care based on full disclosure of risks, benefits, and alternatives?

Informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What determines body mass index?

The ratio of weight in kg to height in meters squared Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is likely to increase BMR?

Emotional tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

To provide energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates as a percentage of total calories?

45% to 60% Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator of abdominal fat?

Waist circumference Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the decrease in BMR due to factors such as aging and prolonged fasting?

Catabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of fat deposition that poses a greater risk for disease?

Central abdominal obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protein in the body?

To build and repair body structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of wound healing?

To promote tissue repair and regeneration Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for the Hemostasis phase of wound healing?

Day 1 to 3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for wound healing that occurs when the edges of a clean incision line remain closed?

Primary healing Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of wound healing in bariatric patients?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a surgical site infection according to the CDC?

Infection in the surgical site within 30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for skin breakdown that occurs in skin folds due to increased moisture and increased pocketing of bacteria?

Intertriginous dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of wound healing that involves the formation of connective tissue and scar formation?

Secondary healing Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of wound healing that involves the formation of new tissue and the restoration of skin integrity?

Regeneration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of inserting nasogastric tubes?

To decompress or drain the stomach of fluid or unwanted stomach content Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of principles of right and wrong conduct?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using a condom catheter in urinary incontinence management?

To promote patient comfort and dignity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting wound progress?

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

What is the primary goal of bowel training programs for patients with bowel incontinence?

To promote regular bowel movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a patient's agreement to allow care based on full disclosure of risks, benefits, and alternatives?

Informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for checking and changing adults diapers in urinary incontinence management?

Every 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of colostomy care?

To keep the patient free of odors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the large intestine in bowel elimination?

To form and expel feces from the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk factor for developing urinary tract infections?

Indwelling urinary catheter Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the uniform definition of death?

Uniform definition of death Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?

To define the scope and practice of nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of digital removal of stool in bowel elimination?

To empty the colon of feces in patients with bowel incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a wrong committed by a person against another person or their property?

Tort Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a three-way catheter in urinary catheterization?

To provide continuous bladder irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting regular bowel movements in patients with constipation?

To facilitate normal bowel elimination and prevent complications Signup and view all the answers

Which type of loss is experienced as a result of an unpredictable event?

Situational loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

To give patients with life-threatening illnesses the best quality of life possible Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of grief?

Chronic sorrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of advanced care planning?

To ensure the patient's wishes are respected Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of hospice care?

Caring for patients with limited life expectancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary need of dying patients concerning intimacy?

Love and relatedness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a step in postmortem care of the body?

Preparing the body for discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 6 C's in promoting a good death?

To promote a peaceful and dignified death Signup and view all the answers

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What is the term for skin damage caused by repeated exposure to stool or urine?

What is the classification of skin tears that includes partial flap loss?

What is the term for skin injury caused by medical adhesives?

What is the term for inflammation of the hair follicles?

What is the term for skin damage caused by prolonged exposure to moisture?

What is the term for skin injury caused by tension or friction?

What is the term for skin irritation caused by an allergic reaction?

What is the term for removal of the top layer of skin due to an adhesive dressing?

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates as a percentage of total calories for adults?

What is the term for the ratio of weight in kg to height in meters squared?

What is the primary organ responsible for storing and regulating glucose in the body?

What is a common cause of maceration in wounds?

What is the term for the increase in BMR due to factors such as infection, growth, and fever?

What is the purpose of documenting wound progress?

What is the term for the measurement of abdominal fat?

What is the primary function of protein in the body?

What is the main purpose of effective documentation?

What are the two main categories of nutrients?

What is the term for the decrease in BMR due to factors such as aging and prolonged fasting?

What determines daily energy intake?

What is BMR?

Why do males have a higher BMR?

What is the purpose of debridement?

What is the main function of kidneys and ureters?

What is the term for the presence of glucose in the urine?

What is the name of the muscle sac that serves as a temporary reservoir for urine?

What is the term for the involuntary loss of urine?

What is the primary component of parenteral nutrition?

What is the purpose of bile in fat digestion?

What is the recommended daily intake of protein for adults?

What is the term for the lack of appetite?

What is the primary purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube?

What is the main goal of colostomy care?

What is the term for the systematic study of principles of right and wrong conduct?

What is the main goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

What is the term for a wrong committed by a person against another person or their property?

What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?

What is the term for the uniform definition of death?

What is the term for a patient's agreement to allow care based on full disclosure of risks, benefits, and alternatives?

What determines body mass index?

Which of the following is likely to increase BMR?

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates as a percentage of total calories?

What is an indicator of abdominal fat?

What is the term for the decrease in BMR due to factors such as aging and prolonged fasting?

What is the location of fat deposition that poses a greater risk for disease?

What is the purpose of protein in the body?

What is the primary goal of wound healing?

What is the timeframe for the Hemostasis phase of wound healing?

What is the term for wound healing that occurs when the edges of a clean incision line remain closed?

What is a common complication of wound healing in bariatric patients?

What is the definition of a surgical site infection according to the CDC?

What is the term for skin breakdown that occurs in skin folds due to increased moisture and increased pocketing of bacteria?

What is the term for the process of wound healing that involves the formation of connective tissue and scar formation?

What is the term for the process of wound healing that involves the formation of new tissue and the restoration of skin integrity?

What is the primary goal of inserting nasogastric tubes?

What is the term for the study of principles of right and wrong conduct?

What is the primary reason for using a condom catheter in urinary incontinence management?

What is the purpose of documenting wound progress?

What is the primary goal of bowel training programs for patients with bowel incontinence?

What is the term for a patient's agreement to allow care based on full disclosure of risks, benefits, and alternatives?

What is the recommended frequency for checking and changing adults diapers in urinary incontinence management?

What is the primary goal of colostomy care?

What is the primary function of the large intestine in bowel elimination?

What is the primary risk factor for developing urinary tract infections?

What is the term for the uniform definition of death?

What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?

What is the primary purpose of digital removal of stool in bowel elimination?

What is the term for a wrong committed by a person against another person or their property?

What is the primary benefit of using a three-way catheter in urinary catheterization?

What is the primary goal of promoting regular bowel movements in patients with constipation?

Which type of loss is experienced as a result of an unpredictable event?

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

Which of the following is NOT a type of grief?

What is the primary purpose of advanced care planning?