Clean technique - correct answer ✔✔Eliminates all pathogens
Wound exudate that is clear and blood-tinged is called what?
Sanguinous
Purosanguinous
, Serosanguinous
Purulent - correct answer ✔✔Serosanguinous
Wound exudate that is thick, creamy yellow or green is called what?
Purosanguinous
Purulent
Serosanguinous
Serous - correct answer ✔✔Purulent
All of the following are contraindications to heat therapy except ______
Active hemorrhage
Chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis
First 24 hours after traumatic injury
Noninflammatory edema - correct answer ✔✔Chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis
What is dehiscence?
Protrusion of a body organ through an incision
Hemorrhaging of the wound
Sutured wound ruptures and layers separate
Infection of the wound - correct answer ✔✔Sutured wound ruptures and layers separate
What is not a sign/symptom of wound infection?
Swelling
Heat
Redness
Bruising - correct answer ✔✔Bruising
Using a blood pressure cuff that is too small, will result in the reading being what?
Falsely low
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BravelRadon. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.