Question

List the equipment and supplies you would need to change a sterile dressing over a 4” abdominal incision that contains a Penrose wound drain.

11. Brad Wayne has developed cellulitis in the arm where he had an IV line. He is placed on antibiotics and told to use heat on it at home. How would you instruct Mr. Wayne to safely give his own heat treatments at home?

12. If wound dehiscence and subsequent evisceration occurs, in order of priority for patient safety, you should:

13. Four local signs and symptoms of a wound infection are:

14. Provide an example for each of the six factors that can affect wound healing.

15. Wound healing is slower in older adults because:

Answer 1

10) The equipment and supplies needed are: clean ,soft wash clothes. 2) paper tape . 3) 1 pair of non sterile gloves. 4)soap. 5) 2 sterile 4 inch by 4 inch gauze. 6) 1 clean pair of scissors. 11) Brad Wayne should use warm soaks or heating pad at home .it should be applied to the affected region 3 to 4 times daily for twenty minutes at a time. 12)If wound dehiscence and subsequently evisceration occurs what to do: When a hole is seen in the incision ,the doctors should be informed immediately, because bacteria may enter if not properly covered ,it may result to serious problems. 13) four local sign and symptoms of infections are: fever 2) chills and sweat 3) sore throat or new mouth sore 4) shortness of breath. 14) factors that can affect wound healing are 1) Oxygenation 2) infections 3) age and sex hormones 4) stress 5) diabetes 6) medications. 15) Wound healing is slower in older adults because when people grow older, the skin losses it's elasticity, loss of elasticity can prevent quick recovery.