WOUND DRESSING SELECTION TEST

1. Question

1 point(s)

What are the characteristics of an ideal dressing? (Select from the following list)

Impermeable to micro-organisms, requires frequent dressing changing and safe to use.
Mouldable, provides thermal insulation & acceptable to the patient.
Cost-effective, good absorption characteristics and keeps the wound dry.

2. Question

1 point(s)

What should dressing selection be based on?

That the dressing is cost effective.
On a comprehensive and holistic assessment of the patient and their wound.
On assessment of the patient.

3. Question

1 point(s)

Which of the following dressings are considered to be ‘First Line Advanced Wound Care’?

Maggot therapy
Silver dressings
Foam dressings

4. Question

1 point(s)

What exudate level is an alginate suitable for?

Low to moderate exuding wounds
Dry wounds
Moderate to highly exuding wounds

5. Question

1 point(s)

Choose two of the statements below that best describe Alginates.

Alginates that contain both mannuronic and guluronic acids form a soft gel that maintains it’s wet strength when wet.
Alginates are rich in guluronic acid and form a gel which can be rinsed from the wound.
Alginates that contain calcium have haemostatic properties.
Alginates are not suitable for packing cavities.

6. Question

1 point(s)

What exudate level is a hydrogel dressing suitable for?

Moderate to highly exuding wounds.
Dry to lightly exuding wounds.
Highly exuding wounds.

7. Question

1 point(s)

Hydrogels can contain what substances which can kill maggots?

Starch
Propylene glycol
Water

8. Question

1 point(s)

Hydrogels should not be used on heavily exuding wounds as it can cause?

Maceration to the surrounding skin
Debridement of necrotic tissue
Provide the ideal environment for wound healing.

9. Question

1 point(s)

Foam dressings with an adhesive film will reduce what?

Adhesiveness
MVTR
Skin maceration

10. Question

1 point(s)

What are foam dressings not indicated for?

Moderate to highly exuding wounds.
Sloughy wounds
Dry wounds

11. Question

1 point(s)

Hydrocolloids are used to encourage?

Keeping the wound dry.
Autolytic debridement.
Infection.

12. Question

1 point(s)

Hydrogels are indicated for? (Choose one correct statement)

To debride wounds by rehydration and the promotion of autolysis.
To promote angiogenesis.
To prevent maceration.

13. Question

1 point(s)

Hydrocolloids are indicated for wounds that are (Choose one of the following)

Moderate exuding wound
Moderate to heavy exuding wounds.
Low to moderate exuding wounds.

14. Question

1 point(s)

What is the definition of moisture vapour transfer rate?

The process whereby epidermal cells differentiate to form the stratum corneum.
Excessive production of granulation tissue.
The rate at which moisture passes through a dressing and evaporates into the atmosphere.
Promotion of angiogenesis.

15. Question

1 point(s)

When would Larvae therapy be indicated?

Larvae therapy is indicated for dry wounds.
Larvae therapy is indicated for heavily exuding wounds.
Larvae therapy is used to debride necrotic and sloughy tissue from a wound.

16. Question

1 point(s)

What wound types should Larvae not be used on? (Select all that apply)

Infected surgical wounds
Pressure ulcers
Fistulas
Abscesses
Wounds that may connect vital organs
On exposed blood vessels

17. Question

1 point(s)

Larvae secrete a mixture of proteolytic enzymes to? (Complete the statement)

Break down dead and devitalised tissue.
Promote granulation.
To manage exudate.

18. Question

1 point(s)

Honey is indicated for use in infected wounds. How does the honey inhibit bacterial action?

The high sugar content of honey which draws out lymph fluid and inhibits bacterial action.
There is a low concentration of slow release hydrogen peroxide found naturally in honey which inhibits bacterial action.
There is a good supply of protease enzymes in honey that inhibits bacterial action.

19. Question

1 point(s)

The application of honey is known to facilitate. (Complete the sentence)

Wound bed preparation through the promotion of autolytic debridement.
A moist wound environment.
A good supply of protease enzymes.

20. Question

1 point(s)

How is silver released into a wound from a silver containing dressing?

In its metallic form silver readily interacts with body tissues.
Silver dressings release silver in the presence of wound exudate as it ionises to release Ag+.
Silver dressings contain low concentration of slow release hydrogen peroxide which helps them to release silver from the wound.

21. Question

1 point(s)

What is the primary aim of silver dressings?

To manage exudate.
To release continuously small amounts of antimicrobial silver into the wound to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
To have an odour control function.
Benefit wound healing.

22. Question

1 point(s)

Silver dressings can be expensive and therefore should not be used: (please select 2 answers)

If wounds are not infected or not at risk of becoming infected
If patients have a sensitivity to silver
If the patient is taking antibiotics
Prophylactically in patients who are immunocompromised, or have unstable diabetes

23. Question

1 point(s)

What are the advantages of topical negative pressure therapy? (please choose three from the following)

Soothing
Non-irritant.
Increases risk of infection
Promotes angiogenesis
Increases odour
Removes excess exudate
Accelerates debridement

24. Question

1 point(s)

Topical negative pressure is indicated for the following wounds. Choose one answer.

Acute wounds, chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, malignant wounds, infected wounds.
Pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic wounds, infected wounds.
Necrotic wounds, malignant wounds, untreated osteomyelitis, fistula, exposed arteries or veins.

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