https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/718/wound-careWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/718/wound-careTue, 21 Apr 2009 09:40:46 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:cfa51a7d-f4ae-428c-b8d9-833755a602daArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/718/wound-care#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 9:40:46 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is meant by inflammation? </li> <li>State the 4 main functions of inflammatory exudate. </li> <li>List the 5 types of inflammatory exudate. </li> <li>List the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation. </li> <li>List 3 systemic signs of illness that may be associated with acute inflammation. </li> <li>Give 2 reasons why pain may be associated with inflammation. </li> <li>Define necrosis. </li> <li>What is the term that describes cell death associated with the loss of local blood supply and putrefaction of the tissues by bacteria? </li> <li>What 2 categories of drugs are commonly used in the treatment of acute inflammation? </li> <li>Define chronic inflammation. </li> <li>State the 3 major categories of chronic inflammation and give an example of each. </li> <li>What are labile cells? </li> <li>What is the difference between stable cells and permanent cells? </li> <li>State 2 differences between first intention and second intention healing. </li> <li>What is another name that describes healing by second intention? </li> <li>State the 3 requirements necessary for a dressing that is applied to a granulating wound. </li> <li>What type of wound would require a dressing that is non-adherent and provides a moist environment? </li> <li>Describe 10 factors that might contribute to the breakdown of a wound or delayed healing, and describe how each might be prevented. </li> <li>List 8 ways in which a patient might be prevented from interfering with a wound. </li> <li>State 3 important preoperative procedures that can help to prevent the incidence of wound infection and breakdown. </li> <li>List 4 types of dressings suitable for the initial management of a contaminated wound and briefly describe each. </li> <li>What is a hydrocolloid? </li> <li>What type of dressing would be most suitable for a wound with light to moderate exudation? </li> <li>What type of dressing would be most suitable for dressing severe burns, and why? </li> <li>State the 2 broad categories of skin graft and briefly describe each. </li> <li>By what other name is a skin flap commonly known? </li> <li>State the 3 main ways in which a free skin graft can be classified. </li> <li>A split thickness graft may be harvested by using a graft knife or scalpel, but there is a specialised instrument available for this purpose. What is it called? </li> <li>What is the main advantage of a split thickness graft? </li> <li>State 3 disadvantages of a split thickness graft. </li> <li>What is the function of the open spaces created by graft patterns such as mesh and strip grafts? </li> <li>For how long should wound drains left in place? </li> <li>Why might a drain be indicated? </li> <li>Give an example of a situation in which a closed passive drain might be indicated. </li> <li>What is the main difference between an open and a closed drain? </li> <li>What is the name of the soft latex open drain commonly used in small animal wound management? </li> <li>What is a sump Penrose drain? </li> <li>State the 3 main disadvantages of drains. </li> <li>Give 2 examples of complications that could occur if a drain is incorrectly placed. </li> <li>Briefly describe the principles of drain management. </li> <li>What is the difference between a fistula and a sinus? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>