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CE TEST QUESTIONS
PSN0718B
General Purpose: To present a study evaluating the capacity of an aerosol plastic dressing for protecting the skin from damage caused by adhesive dressings.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes: After completing this continuing education activity, you should be able to:
1. Summarize the design and methodology of the study.
2. Identify the results of the study and their clinical implications.
1. The apparition of skin damage after the removal of adhesive dressings is a common complication that often causes
a. edema.
b. itching.
c. purulent drainage.
2. Potential participants were excluded from this study if they
a. suffered from systemic skin conditions.
b. were being treated with corticosteroids.
c. were younger than 18 years.
3. How long after the dressing application were the dressings removed and the skin assessed for damage?
a. 24 hr
b. 48 hr
c. 72 hr
4. Which healing conditioning factor was most common among the participants in the study?
a. atopic dermatitis
b. diabetes mellitus
c. smoking
5. For the subjects experiencing skin damage, the most commonly observed was
a. blistering.
b. erythema.
c. rash.
6. The only allergic reaction reported in the study was related to the
a. adhesive substance in the dressing.
b. absorbent substance in the dressing.
c. aerosol plastic dressing.
7. After wearing the adhesive dressing, the majority of the participants reported
a. no symptoms.
b. pain.
c. pruritus.
8. The study showed that the use of a layer of an aerosol plastic dressing prior to the application of a compressive adhesive dressing was associated with
a. a reduction in blisters but increase in erythema.
b. a reduction in skin damage incidence.
c. no significant differences in outcomes.
9. What did the authors note could have reduced the possible existence of bias in this study?
a. better masking
b. clearer instructions
c. standardized measurements
10. The study showed that the application of an aerosol plastic dressing as a protective barrier before applying adhesive compression dressing can significantly reduce the incidence rates of blisters, irritation, and
a. erythema.
b. pain.
c. infection.
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