Wound Care Certification Dressings and Topical Agents Flashcards
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A patient has a heavily exudating venous leg ulcer. Which dressing type is MOST appropriate to manage excess moisture?
Answer: Alginate
Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and ideal for heavily exudating wounds such as venous leg ulcers.
Which topical antimicrobial is contraindicated in patients with sulfa drug allergies?
Answer: Silver sulfadiazine
Silver sulfadiazine contains a sulfonamide component and is contraindicated in patients with sulfa allergies.
A transparent film dressing is MOST appropriate for which wound type?
Answer: Superficial abrasion with minimal exudate
Transparent film dressings are semi-permeable and best suited for superficial wounds with little to no exudate.
Cadexomer iodine is distinguished from povidone-iodine primarily because it:
Answer: Releases iodine slowly and continuously
Cadexomer iodine releases iodine in a slow, sustained manner, reducing cytotoxicity while maintaining antimicrobial activity.
A wound care nurse selects a foam dressing for a moderate-exudate wound. What is the PRIMARY advantage of foam over gauze in this situation?
Answer: Foam provides a moist wound environment and thermal insulation
Foam dressings maintain a moist healing environment and provide thermal insulation, which promotes wound healing compared to gauze.
Which dressing should be AVOIDED on a dry, necrotic eschar when autolytic debridement is the goal?
Answer: Dry gauze
Dry gauze desiccates tissue and impedes autolytic debridement, making it counterproductive for softening dry eschar.
When applying a hydrocolloid dressing, the clinician should ensure the dressing extends at least how far beyond the wound edge?
Answer: 1–2 cm
Hydrocolloid dressings should overlap the intact periwound skin by 1–2 cm to ensure an adequate seal and prevent leakage.