(VNCON 2024) Wound Management: 7 Tips to Advance your Nursing Care (On Demand Webinar)

Flick Caldwell DipAVN(Surg & Anaes). BSc(Hons) CVN DipHECVN RVN

During the triage assessment, which of the following body systems is NOT considered as a major body system?

Correct Answer:(c)

a) Cardiovascular

b) Respiratory

c) Gastrointestinal

d) Central nervous system

Identify which of the solutions should not be used as a primary lavage fluid for a heavily contaminated degloving injury to the forelimb:

Correct Answer:(b)

a) Hartmanns

b) Povidone iodine

c) Saline

d) Tap water

What timeframe does the ‘golden period’ of wound management refer to?

Correct Answer:(c)

a) 1 – 6 hours

b) 24 hours

c) 6 – 24 hours

d) 24 – 48 hours

Which of the following wound dressings is referred to as an adherent dressing?

Correct Answer:(b)

a) Antimicrobial foam

b) Dry-to-dry

c) Perforated polyurethane

d) Hydrocolloid

Which of the following bandage materials is suitable for a head dressing that protects a patient’s pinna with a wound that has been surgically prepared?

Correct Answer:(d)

a) Padding

b) Cohesive

c) Conforming

d) All of the above