NYU A&E 1 Exam 2 questions with complete solutions

Factors effecting wounds correct answer: Age, circulation, oxygenation, nutritional status, wound etiology, health status, immunosuppression Incontinence Associated Dermatitis IAD correct answer: exposure to urine or stool, causes pain and itch Moisture Associated Skin Damage MASD correct answer: exposure to various sources of moisture, inflammation occurs and sometimes erosion and secondary infection Autolytic Debridement correct answer: Breakdown by body's natural defense systems. Use occlusive dressings, such as hydrocollocoids Enzymatic Debridement correct answer: application of commercially prepared enzymes to speed up the body's autolytic process (ex: collagenese) Mechanical Debridement correct answer: External physical force to dislodge and remove debris, done by wound irrigation, whirlpool therapy, laser treatment, or surgical debridement Wound Vacuum/Negative Pressure Wound Therapy correct answer: Assists in any type of wound closure, removes exudates, maintains moist environment, stage 3 and 4 injuries Potassium impacts _____ correct answer: Muscle Constriction Mechanisms that promote fluid intake and output correct answer: -Thirst -Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system (RAAS) -Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) -Diuretics