Socrative quiz- integumentary 2

what is the gold standard treatment for venous ulcers

compression therapy, exercise, elevation

A wound that is painful but experiences relief during elevation that has heavy exudate and an area of hemosiderin staining at the peri-wound would be classified as

venous insufficiency

Contraindications for compression therapy

• ABI<0.7

• acute infection

• active DVT

• pulmonary edema

• uncontrolled CHF

what is the correct technique for compression therapy

increased pressure distally, less compression proximally

A round wound on the plantar surface of the foot that has minimal drainage and a normal pulse would be characterized as what kind

diabetic

what is the gold standard to measure arterial blockage

angiogram

what is the most common site for pressure injuries

sacrum

A round wound that experiences pain relief when the legs are in a dependent position that has minimal drainage and decreased pedal pulses would be which kind

arterial

pain experienced with activity by a person with PAD is called…

intermittent claudication

what is a contraindication for exercise in a person with PAD

pain at rest

a partial thickness (stage 2) injury involves which layers of the skin

epidermis and dermis

what ABI is a precaution for compression therapy, indicating impaired arterial circulation

<0.7

risk factors for venous insufficiency

• female

• poor calf muscle function

• varicose veins

• high BP in legs

• DVT

• family hx

• hx fx

• protein-c, s, and anti-thrombin III deficiency

off loading techniques (3)

• limiting time in supine

• HOB no more than 30 degrees

• ¼ turn every 2 hours

a diabetic foot ulcer has a dry wound base with minimal drainage, which dressing would be most appropriate

hydrogel

a patient has intact skin over the sacrum with persistent, non-blanchable erythema. How should the pressure injury be classified?

stage 1

what is a consistent finding with a deep tissue pressure injury

persistent dark red/maroon/purple discoloration

how often should a wheelchair user be educated to offload to prevent a pressure injury

every 20 minutes