PCT Wound Care Flashcards
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Wet-to-dry dressings are primarily used for:
Answer: Mechanical debridement of necrotic tissue
Wet-to-dry dressings debride wounds mechanically as the dried dressing is removed along with adherent dead tissue.
Healthy granulation tissue in a healing wound appears:
Answer: Red and bumpy
Granulation tissue is healthy, red, bumpy connective tissue that forms as a wound fills in during the healing process.
Which positioning technique best prevents pressure injuries on the heels?
Answer: Elevate heels completely off the mattress using pillows
Elevating heels off the mattress with pillows or a heel suspension device fully offloads pressure and prevents heel ulcers.
Eschar on a wound is best described as:
Answer: Thick, dry, black or brown dead tissue
Eschar is thick, hard, necrotic tissue that must often be debrided before the underlying wound can heal properly.
A patient reports pain and burning around a wound dressing. The PCT should:
Answer: Report to the nurse and document the observations
Pain and burning around a wound may indicate infection or a skin reaction, requiring prompt nurse notification and thorough documentation.
What does wound tunneling indicate?
Answer: The wound extends beneath the skin surface
Wound tunneling indicates the wound extends under the skin surface and requires nurse assessment and specialized wound care.