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Lets Play with the WREN's
Lets Play with the WREN's
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Lets test your knowledge about basic wounds.
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1
Most ulcers that occur in diabetic individuals are caused by?
Inadequate blood supply
External Trauma
Foot deformity
Glycolysation
2
When removing adhesive dressings always use an adhesive remover to limit the risk of causing a skin tear.
True or False
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True
False
3
As per RMH policy Staff can leave a deflated hovermat on top of the air mattress? True or false
True
False
4
Which is the most appropriate dressing type for a neuropathic wound?
hydrocolloid
hydrogel
film dressing
foam
5
The normal pH of the skin is 4 to 6.5. Soaps alter the pH resulting in:
increasing acidity
Hydration of the epidermis
exposure of the skin to dehydration
Prevention of bacterial colonisation
6
An individual with diabetes c/o of burning sensation in both feet. this symptom may be indicative of?
Peripheral neuropathy
Unrelieved pressure
Hypoglycaemia
Hypoxia
7
Wound cultures should be done when?
Routinely
now
Only after wound infection is clinically diagnosed or suspected.
On admission of all foot ulcer
8
You noted a new pressure ulcer on the heel of the pt. who would you do a referral to?
Medical Team
WREN
Podiatry
Wound CNC
9
Local factors that put the foot at risk for ulceration are?
Ill fitting footwear
All of the above
History of amputation
Structural foot deformity
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Clinical signs of motor neuropathy are?
Absence of tendon reflexes
Foot drop
All of the above
Wastage of intrinsic muscles of the lower leg and foot
