1. A patient with long standing lower extremity redness and swelling should always have a Doppler to evaluate for DVT. *

True

False

2. In lower extremity edema, well applied, Elastic “ACE” wraps, Unna’s Boot’s or Tubagrip provide the needed amount compression and configuration with identical outcomes as the more expensive “Kits”. *

True

False

3. For plantar, diabetic, neuropathic foot ulcers, post op surgical shoes with high quality dressings are acceptable as the primary treatments to promote fastest healing. *

True

False

4. For chronic wounds, use of a topical antibiotic such Gentamicin and/or Bactroban is considered prophylactic for MRSA and other “flesh eating” bacteria. *

True

False

5. The most common reason for a pressure based tissue injury (Bedsore/Decubitus ulcer) to not improve despite changing dressings is infection *

True

False

6. The most common reasons for a Pressure based tissue injury to worsen are infection, malnutrition and poor dressing choices. *

True

False

7. For an alert, active patient with a Stage 4 Coccygeal Pressure based Tissue Injury, the best place for them to heal is in bed. *

True

False

8. To maximize healing, the expert application of the wound dressings is more important than the frequency of dressing changes. *

True

False

9. For wounds that have fibrinous slough, granulation tissue and areas of necrosis all present, the appropriate wound dressings/treatment should be applied to each individual area of the wound to directly treat the tissue there. *

True

False

10. For venous leg ulcers, debridement is an integral part of care to assure that healthy, healable tissue is on the wound surface. *

True

False

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