https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/397/wounds-bites-stings-scalds-amp-burnsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/397/wounds-bites-stings-scalds-amp-burnsWed, 18 Feb 2009 06:37:41 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:ddfe5763-953e-4c25-aef3-8e95b086ed26Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/397/wounds-bites-stings-scalds-amp-burns#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 2/18/2009 6:37:41 AM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Define a wound. </li> <li>List the 5 main categories of wound and briefly describe each. </li> <li>List the 4 types of open wound. </li> <li>Give 4 examples of possible causes of an incised wound. </li> <li>Give 4 examples of possible causes of a puncture wound. </li> <li>What is the name of the condition that causes abrasions known as &quot;hot spots&quot;, and commonly affects the Golden Retriever? </li> <li>What is another name for second intention healing? </li> <li>List 4 differences between first and second intention healing. </li> <li>List 4 factors that may contribute to a delay in wound healing. </li> <li>List 8 methods in which patient mutilation of a wound may be prevented. </li> <li>List 6 important factors to be aware of when looking after a patient with a dressing. </li> <li>A greyhound is brought to the surgery having cut her stopper pad whilst exercising on the beach. The owner has applied a dressing which is already red with blood. List your actions. </li> <li>List the dressing materials that you would choose for the injury described in Q11 and state your reasons. </li> <li>Describe what is meant by conforming and cohesive. </li> <li>List the 3 types of closed wound. </li> <li>List 4 signs that manifest following a contusion. </li> <li>How does the treatment of a recent contusion differ from that of one sustained some hours previous? </li> <li>What is one of the most common sites for a haematoma? </li> <li>How does the treatment of a bee sting differ to that of a wasp sting? </li> <li>Why do cat bite injuries commonly result in abscessation? </li> <li>Why is it important for a client to seek veterinary advice in the event of their pet suffering a cat bite abscess? </li> <li>Why can extensive burns cause dehydration? </li> <li>What is the difference between a burn and a scald? </li> <li>State 2 possible causes of a burn resultant from excessive cold. </li> <li>A client arrives at the surgery with a kitten that has fallen into a bath of very hot water. Describe your initial actions. </li> <li>Describe the follow-up actions that you would take in order to provide the very best nursing care for the kitten in Q25. </li> <li>State why it is advisable for patients suffering from burns or scalds to be given antibiotic therapy. </li> <li>List 3 advantages of dressing wounds caused by burns or scalds. </li> <li>Give 2 reasons as to why dressings used to protect burns should be kept as light as possible. </li> <li>List the groups of drugs that may be used to treat patients with wounds in small animal practice and give an example of each. </li> <li>Give 3 instances when a local application of heat may be indicated. </li> <li>Give 4 instances when a local application of cold may be indicated. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/397/wounds-bites-stings-scalds-amp-burns/revision/1Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:36:05 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:ddfe5763-953e-4c25-aef3-8e95b086ed26Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/397/wounds-bites-stings-scalds-amp-burns#commentsRevision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 2/18/2009 6:36:05 AM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol> <li>Define a wound. </li> <li>List the 5 main categories of wound and briefly describe each. </li> <li>List the 4 types of open wound. </li> <li>Give 4 examples of possible causes of an incised wound. </li> <li>Give 4 examples of possible causes of a puncture wound. </li> <li>What is the name of the condition that causes abrasions known as &quot;hot spots&quot;, and commonly affects the Golden Retriever? </li> <li>What is another name for second intention healing? </li> <li>List 4 differences between first and second intention healing. </li> <li>List 4 factors that may contribute to a delay in wound healing. </li> <li>List 8 methods in which patient mutilation of a wound may be prevented. </li> <li>List 6 important factors to be aware of when looking after a patient with a dressing. </li> <li>A greyhound is brought to the surgery having cut her stopper pad whilst exercising on the beach. The owner has applied a dressing which is already red with blood. List your actions. </li> <li>List the dressing materials that you would choose for the injury described in Q11 and state your reasons. </li> <li>Describe what is meant by conforming and cohesive. </li> <li>List the 3 types of closed wound. </li> <li>List 4 signs that manifest following a contusion. </li> <li>How does the treatment of a recent contusion differ from that of one sustained some hours previous? </li> <li>What is one of the most common sites for a haematoma? </li> <li>How does the treatment of a bee sting differ to that of a wasp sting? </li> <li>Why do cat bite injuries commonly result in abscessation? </li> <li>Why is it important for a client to seek veterinary advice in the event of their pet suffering a cat bite abscess? </li> <li>Why can extensive burns cause dehydration? </li> <li>What is the difference between a burn and a scald? </li> <li>State 2 possible causes of a burn resultant from excessive cold. </li> <li>A client arrives at the surgery with a kitten that has fallen into a bath of very hot water. Describe your initial actions. </li> <li>Describe the follow-up actions that you would take in order to provide the very best nursing care for the kitten in Q25. </li> <li>State why it is advisable for patients suffering from burns or scalds to be given antibiotic therapy. </li> <li>List 3 advantages of dressing wounds caused by burns or scalds. </li> <li>Give 2 reasons as to why dressings used to protect burns should be kept as light as possible. </li> <li>List the groups of drugs that may be used to treat patients with wounds in small animal practice and give an example of each. </li> <li>Give 3 instances when a local application of heat may be indicated. </li> <li>Give 4 instances when a local application of cold may be indicated. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>