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1. Which of the wound cleansing antimicrobial solutions is described below?
bactericidal
effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
used as irrigant or soak
a. acetic acid
b. hypochlorous acid
c. chlorhexidine
d. povidone-iodine
e. sodium hypochlorite
f. hydrogen peroxide
- Correct Answer: a
2. Which of the wound cleansing antimicrobial solutions is described below?
- broad spectrum; bacteriacidal
- Effective wound cleanser, aids in debridement, reduces odor, non-cytotoxic.
- Produced naturally in the body by neutrophils, majorly strong oxidant.
- in vitro studies demonstrate neutralization of MRSA & pseudomonas biofilms
a. acetic acid
b. hypochlorous acid
c. chlorhexidine
d. povidone-iodine
, e. sodium hypochlorite
f. hydrogen peroxide
- Correct Answer: b
3. Which of the wound cleansing antimicrobial solutions is described below?
- broad spectrum
- effective against staph aureus and E. coli
- consider in use for pt's allergic to iodine; use as irrigant solution
a. acetic acid
b. hypochlorous acid
c. chlorhexidine
d. povidone-iodine
e. sodium hypochlorite
f. hydrogen peroxide
- Correct Answer: c
4. Which of the wound cleansing antimicrobial solutions is described below?
- broad spectrum
- no reported resistance; do not use to scrub open wound
- confirm pt is not alergic prior to use
a. acetic acid
b. hypochlorous acid
c. chlorhexidine
d. povidone-iodine
e. sodium hypochlorite
f. hydrogen peroxide
- Correct Answer: d
5. Which of the wound cleansing antimicrobial solutions is described below?
- chlorine actions kills organisms
, - diluted bleach solution: wound deodorizer, possible chemical debridement agent,
0.125% provides antimicrobial action & is non-cytotoxic
a. acetic acid
b. hypochlorous acid
c. chlorhexidine
d. povidone-iodine
e. sodium hypochlorite
f. hydrogen peroxide
- Correct Answer: e
6. Which of the wound cleansing antimicrobial solutions is described below?
- oxidative debridement
- not effective in reducing organisms
- useful in removing debris
- do not use in closed cavities due to gas release
a. acetic acid
b. hypochlorous acid
c. chlorhexidine
d. povidone-iodine
e. sodium hypochlorite
f. hydrogen peroxide
- Correct Answer: f
7. Which of the following wound cleansing antimicrobial solutions are cytotoxic and should
be for short term use only?
a. acetic acid
b. chlorhexidine
c. povidone
d. sodium hypochlorite
e. hydrogen peroxide
f. all of the above
- Correct Answer: f
, 8. Which of the following antimicrobial dressings is described below?
- broad spectrum, bactericidal
- available in hydrogel, hydrocolloid, foam, alginates, etc.
- concentration & rate of release varies by dressing
- effective against MRSA & VRE
- potential for tissue staining
a. silver
b. medical grade honey
c. PHMB
d. PVA foam w/ methylene blue @ gentian violet
- Correct Answer: a
9. Which of the following antimicrobial dressings is described below?
- antimicrobial, broad spectrum, produces H2O2, contains antioxidants
- releases anti-inflammatory products, provides a more acidic environment
- reduces odor through bacterial metabolism that yields lactic acid instead of ammonia
or sulfur
- confirm pt has no allergy to honey or bees
a. silver
b. medical grade honey
c. PHMB
d. PVA foam w/ methylene blue @ gentian violet
- Correct Answer: b
10. Which of the following antimicrobial dressings is described below?
- broad spectrum, bactericidal
- PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) 0.5% foam, cellulose, gauze packing, non-
adherent dressing
a. silver