Wound Assessment – Final Quiz | ActivHeal® Academy

Why is it useful to know the position of the wound? (Choose the three correct answers)

The position of the wound can help to determine the cause
The position of the wound shows whether it is chronic or acute
The position of the wound can act as an indicator for complications
The position of the wound can help determine the most appropriate treatment choice

What does the term necrotic eschar relate to?

The tissue that fills a wound as it is healing is called necrotic eschar.
Necrotic eschar is the term used to describe a wound that requires topical antiseptic treatment.
A necrotic eschar consists of dead cells and is a fibrous, yellow substance that adheres to the wound and cannot be removed on irrigation.
A necrotic eschar is devitalised dead tissue which can mask the true size of a wound and can provide an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.

What would the presence of macerated skin indicate?

Macerated skin is an indicator that exudate control is inadequate.
Skin becomes macerated when there is an allergy to a wound dressing.
The skin surrounding a wound is macerated in an infected wound.

How does infection delay wound healing?

Infection results in the development of necrotic tissue in a wound which delays wound healing.
Infection results in the development of slough in a wound which delays wound healing.
Infection results in increased inflammation, delayed collagen synthesis, prevention of epithelialisation and increases the production of pro inflammatory cytokines resulting in delayed wound healing.

Individuals who have darker skin tones are at a greater risk of being misdiagnosed especially when it comes to higher category pressure ulcer/injuries and tissue type. True or False?

True
False

How is exudate known to assist healing By… (Select two correct answers)

Aiding migration of tissue repairing cells
Drying out the wound
Increasing the bioburden
Assisting with autolysis

What is the aim of wound management for a granulating wound? (Select two correct answers)

Introduce more moisture to the wound
Protect the wound from infection
Manage excess infection
Encourage red granulation tissue that bleeds easily
All the above

What should your good record keeping demonstrate?

Clear and accurate records only of the treatment you have given.
Clear and accurate records of the discussions you have, the assessments you make, the treatment and medicines you give and how effective these have been.
Clear and accurate records of conversations you had in confidence with the patient, assessments other clinical staff have made.
Clear and accurate records in electronic form only.

Malodour (odour) can be caused by devitalised tissue and debridement and removal of dead tissue, including fungating wounds can improve odour control. True or false?

True
False

What factors can increase the risk of periwound damage? (Select two correct answers)

Bacteria and associated toxins
The amount of exudate and presence of heparin binding proteins
Antihistamine produced specific bacteria
Capillary regeneration and granulation

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