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A provision in the Alabama state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution. If challenged

The WOC Nurse is providing staff education of the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). The WOC nurse explains the risk for infection increase if suction is lost. What amount of time is allowed if suction is lost before the dressing needs to be removed?

The WOC Nurse is treating a patient with a psuedomonas infected wound. Which of the following cleansing agent would be most appropriate to cleanse this wound?

Surgical intervention is an option to treat Pressure Injuries (PIs). Which of the following criteria is most essential for surgical repair of pressure injuries with flaps?

A patient with an oral endotracheal tube in place has developed a pressure injury of the inner aspect of his lip. How would you stage such a wound?

Topical medications may be used cautiously in the newborn, due to

The WOC Nurse is teaching nurses the different types of Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD). Which risk factor places a patient at risk for peristomal MASD?

The WOC nurse is consulted for a patient with metastatic breast cancer with a painful fungating left breast wound. What would be the most important initial goal of treatment for this patient?

The Braden Scale is the most widely used tool to assess risk for Pressure Injuries. All of the following categories are included in the Braden scale except: