Which of the following is MOST critical when selecting an appropriate topical wound treatment?
A. Rationale for treatment
B. Legal defensibility
C. Cost-effectiveness
D. Availability of the product
A. Understanding the underlying reasons for choosing a specific treatment ensures it is tailored to the patient’s needs, making it the most critical factor.
Why should normal saline be considered the FIRST choice for wound cleansing?
A. It is cost-effective.
B. It maintains electrolyte balance.
C. It reduces inflammation.
D. It is hypotonic.
B. Normal saline is isotonic, which maintains electrolyte balance without disrupting the wound bed’s healing environment.
Which of the following BEST describes an evidence-based practice in wound care?
A. Leaving wounds open to air
B. Using fans to dry wounds
C. Using moist wound healing techniques
D. Applying a sugar and betadine mixture to decrease bioburden
C. Moist wound healing is an evidence-based practice that has been proven to reduce healing time and infection risk.
Which scenario requires the discontinuation of an antiseptic wound cleanser?
A. When devitalized tissue is reduced to less than 40%
B. When the wound shows signs of infection
C. When the patient complains of pain
D. When the wound is dry
A. Dryness alone does not determine the need for antiseptic discontinuation. Antiseptic solutions should be discontinued when the devitalized tissue is reduced to less than 40%, to prevent damage to the remaining healthy tissue.
What is the primary goal of wound cleansing in wound bed preparation?
A. Decrease wound size
B. Remove devitalized tissue
C. Reduce pain
D. Provide moisture
B. Removing devitalized tissue is the primary goal as it promotes healing and prevents infection.