You Are Doing a Rotation in the Wound Care Department

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are doing a rotation in the wound care department of a large hospital. In setting up the treatment area, to which of the following standards must you adhere?

• A) Clean technique is used for all treatment procedures.
• B) Standard precautions dictate the use of only gown and gloves.
• C) Sterile technique is used for most procedures.
• D) Visual inspection is used to detect contamination.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of smooth muscles, which helps maintain functions like blood pressure and digestion.

Action Potentials

Short-lasting events in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, following a consistent trajectory.

Plasma Membranes

The lipid bilayer surrounding a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Muscular Atrophy

The wasting or loss of muscle tissue due to a lack of physical activity, disease, or nutritional deficiency, leading to weakness and reduced muscle mass.