WCEI - NAWCO (WCC) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
alginates -
\absorb exudate and maintain a moist wound environment. They are best for wounds
with heavy exudate (full partial thickness, bleeding, infected)
alginate contraindication -
\third-degree burns
minimal exudate or dry
eschar
collagen indications -
\partial/full thickness
minimal to heavy drainage
skin grafts/donor sites
chronic non-healing
Collagen Contraindications -
\third degree burns
sensitive to bovine, porcine, ovine, avian
eschar
T or F? Foam dressings can be used on hypergranulation tissue -
\true
hydrocolloid indications -
\non-infected
necrotic or granular
dry
protect newly healed skin
hydrocolloid contraindications -
\Do not use this dressing on
Infected wounds
Heavily draining or bleeding wounds
High friction areas (dressing may roll)
Poor skin integrity
hydrogels -
\provides moist wound environment; aids in wound debridement by supplying moisture
to dry wound beds
