Question

1. What are signs that antimicrobial therapy is not effective for the wound?

2. Before discharge with a wound, what must the patient be able to demonstrate?

3.. What are 5 signs of wound infetion to observe for?

4. Healing will be promoted by adequate: (name 3)

5.. What is the primary factor in preventing pressure ulcers?

Answer 1

1.The signs that indicate the antimicrobial therapy for wound is not effective are

• Oozing,discharge from the wound
• Pain
• Redness and tenderness at the wound site
• Foul smelling odour
• Fever

2.The patient should be able to demonstrate the following

• Wound dressing if instructed to do
• Signs and symptoms of any infection
• What to do in case the dressing peels offs, dislodged ,soaked in water

3.The five signs of wound infection are

• Fever
• Tiredness
• Redness,tenderness ,swelling
• Swelling
• Lymph node inflammation

4.Healing can be promoted in the following way

• Diet rich in vitamin C ,vitamin A and zinc
• Protein rich diet
• Taking medication as per ordet
• Following aseptic techniques in procedure

5.The primary factor for preventing pressure ulcer are

• Change of position every second hourly
• Back care every second hourly
• Use of gel cushion at pressure point