Posts Tagged ‘Wound Knowledge Quiz’
True or False: Hydrocolloids are Not Recommended for Skin Tears? Take our Wound Knowledge Test!
Skin Tear management includes evidence-based wound management as well as preventative strategies which will assist in preventing wound deterioration and future skin tears. Hydrocolloid Dressings are adhesive, waterproof dressings comprised of various gel forming properties including carboxymethyl-cellulose, pectin, gelatin and elastomers. Hydrocolloids provide a moist wound environment, aid in autolytic debridement, conform to body shape,…
Read MoreWhat are local risk factors for foot ulceration? Take our Wound Knowledge Test!
Foot disorders are a major cause of morbidity and hospitalisation, especially for diabetic individuals. There are both local and systemic risk factors for foot ulceration and resulting amputations. From the below, which is the local risk factor for foot ulceration? A. Gender B. Callus C. Infection D. Smoking Take our Quiz and find out! Did…
Read MoreWhere do Venous Leg Ulcers Generally Develop? Take our Wound Knowledge Test!
Optimal care planning of a leg ulcer requires assessment of the individual, their wound and their healing environment. The location of an ulcer is one of the wound characteristics required to be assessed. Arterial leg ulcers most often occur at/or below the ankle region. Where do venous leg ulcers generally develop out of the options…
Read MoreWhat are the Intrinsic Risk Factors for Pressure Injuries? Take our Wound Knowledge Test!
Any factor that exposes the skin to excessive pressure, or diminishes its tolerance to pressure, is considered a risk factor for pressure injuries. There are both Extrinsic and Intrinsic risk factors that predispose to Pressure Injury development. Intrinsic factors are those factors which influence the architecture and integrity of the skin and supporting structures, in…
Read MoreWhat is the third response of haemostasis? Take our Wound Knowledge Test!
Haemostasis is comprised of three responses – what is the third response? Check your knowledge in our quick quiz. Haemostasis is one of the celluar events that occur in wound healing, and is the interruption of blood flow through a vessel or to a part. Haemostasis is comprised of three responses: 1. a vasoconstrictive response,…
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