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15 Cards in this Set
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_________ is the single most important source of HIV, HBV, & other blood borne pathogens in the occupational setting. |
Blood |
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Which of the following is most likely to be contracted from a needle stick? HBV |
HBV |
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What do you do if you are exposed to blood, etc? |
1. clean wound w soap & water 2. flush mucous membranes w/ water 3. report exposure & obtain immediate evaluation & treatment |
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First thing you do when a patient comes in with an open wound? |
Take a history |
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__________ is the most important thing in preventing an infection |
IRRIGATION (water w/ pressure) |
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If _______, ________, or _________ are involved in a lacteration, you do NOT suture, you refer to a surgeon. |
tendons, vasculature, or nerves |
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4 Stages of Wound Healing Process |
1. Inflammatory (phagocytosis) 2. Proliferation (angiogenesis, granulation) 3. Epithelialization (myofibroblast contraction) 4. Remodeling (collagen remodeled) |
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If a wound has been open for more than _____ hours DO NOT CLOSE (already too much bacteria inside) |
12 hours |
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Absorbable sutures are good for deep, multi-layer repairs. What are the absorbable sutures available? |
Vicryl Dexon Monocryl Biovek |
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Non-absorbable sutures are used preferably for superficial repairs & must be removed. What are the non-absorbable sutures available? |
Nylon Silk Prolene Ethilon |
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The lower the number (3.0-->2.0--> 1.0) the thicker the suture & the larger the scar will be. What size is MC used? |
4.0
(use a smaller suture for facial, etc areas that you want smaller scars ex: 5.0) |
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_______ sutures should be removed in 3-5 days. |
Face
(longer sutures in = worse scar) |
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_______ & ________ sutures should be removed in 7-10 days. |
Scalp & Arms |
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______, _______, & __________ sutures should be removed in 10- 14 days. |
Trunk, Hands, & Feet |
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______ & _______ sutures should be removed in 14-21 days |
Joints & Palms/Soles |
