There are a multitude of various dressings available. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning options for surgical dressings?
A. Hydrocolloids, such as karaya compounds, offer the primary advantage of increased absorptive ability
B. Films, such as Op-site, provide a water impermeable environment to achieve a dry wound
C. Impregnates are fine gauze impregnated with a variety of substances such as antibiotics or moisturizing agents that adhere tightly to the wound and do not require a secondary dressing
D. Absorptive powders and paste are highly useful in debriding necrotic and fibrous material from wounds and absorbing wound serum
Answer:A
There are a multitude of various dressings available. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning options for surgical dressings?
A. Hydrocolloids, such as karaya compounds, offer the primary advantage of increased absorptive ability B. Films, such as Op-site, provide a water impermeable environment to achieve a dry wound C. Impregnates are fine gauze impregnated with a variety of substances such as antibiotics or moisturizing agents that adhere tightly to the wound and do not require a secondary dressing D. Absorptive powders and paste are highly useful in debriding necrotic and fibrous material from wounds and absorbing wound serum