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Ans #2 and 3

A 5-year old male patient has an abrasion on his knee, and is screaming uncontrollably- Your task is to debride the wound. What might be some things you could do to help the patient get through the cleaning process? 2. You sec on the office schedule that an upcoming patient has an appointment in 15 minutes to be seen for a "foot injury." What could you do to prepare for the patient's visit? 3. 102 |P ag

Answer 1

Q. No .2. Answer :

Abrasion :

It Is defined as it is a partial thick ness wound caused by damage of the skin, it involves the epidermis and dermis, it having minimal bleeding.

Help in Cleaning process :

* first hand washing is important as a aseptic procedure.

* Next help the cleaning of wound with under the cool or Luke warm water with soap as a disinfectant.

* Remove the dirt particles.

* If it is minor no bleeding leave it openly to heal by applying some ointment.

* If it is bleeding apply pressure gently to reduce bleeding.

* then clean with hydrogen peroxide and next with bettadine solution.

* then apply sterile gauze pad with antibiotic ointment and do the dressing.

In these all areas we need to help them to clean the wound.

Q. No. 3. Answer :

For foot injury preparation :

* first RICE has to follow

Rest

Ice

Compression

And Elevation

These are very important while fracture time.

* visual examination is done.

* x - ray should taken to know the which area is damaged.

* physical assessment can do if it is not having any swelling and bleeding, otherwise don't move the foot.

* if it is crushed emergency surgical plan should be done.

* then provide corrective shoes, and supportive shoes.