Diabetes can impact wound healing. The WOC Nurse knows that the Fasting Blood Glucose level should be < 140 mg/dL. A Hgb A1C is a more accurate assessment of glucose levels over time. What is the recommended Hgb A1C level that will promote healing?
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Vitamins are included in the dietary plan to promote wound h…
Vitamins are included in the dietary plan to promote wound healing. Which vitamin counteracts the negative effects of steroids ?
What effect does age have on epidermal turnover or process o…
What effect does age have on epidermal turnover or process of differentiation?
Which of the following wounds wound a transparent dressing b…
Which of the following wounds wound a transparent dressing be most appropriate?
Which antimicrobial treatment would be contraindicated if th…
Which antimicrobial treatment would be contraindicated if the patient were allergic to shellfish, dyes, iodine?
Changes in the skin as a person ages increases the risk for…
Changes in the skin as a person ages increases the risk for skin tears. Which age related change increases the risk for skin tears?
Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the ex…
Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the extracelluar structure of the skin, the mortar that holds the brick together?
The WOC nurse is teaching nursing staff the different types…
The WOC nurse is teaching nursing staff the different types of MASD. Which finding occurs more commonly with Intertriginous dermatitis than other types of MASD?
Pressure redistribution surfaces are an essential part of Pr…
Pressure redistribution surfaces are an essential part of Pressure Injury prevention. Which of the following surfaces produces the highest level of immersion?
Irrigation is a technique frequently used to debride a wound…
Irrigation is a technique frequently used to debride a wound. Select the correct syringe and pressure used to irrigate a wound.