CHAPTER 10 Lower extremity assessment JoAnn Ermer-Seltun Objectives 1. Identify critical assessment parameters of the lower extremity physical assessment. 2. For each indicator used to assess perfusion, describe the techniques…
CHAPTER 23 Electrical stimulation Rita A. Frantz Objectives 1. Explain the physiologic effects of electrical stimulation. 2. List at least two indications for electrical stimulation. 3. List at least two…
CHAPTER 35 Skin care needs of the obese patient Susan Gallagher Camden Objectives 1. Define obesity. 2. Describe necessary accommodations in the physical environment for the obese patient. 3. Identify…
CHAPTER 30 Intrinsic diseases and uncommon cutaneous wounds Ruth A. Bryant Objectives 1. Differentiate between staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and between graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and…
CHAPTER 6 Skin and wound inspection and assessment Denise P. Nix Objectives 1. Differentiate between skin inspection and skin assessment. 2. List six factors to consider when assessing darkly pigmented…
CHAPTER 22 Hyperbaric oxygenation Craig L. Broussard Objectives 1. List at least two indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 2. List at least two contraindications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 3. Explain…
CHAPTER 28 Perfusion and oxygenation JoAnne D. Whitney Objectives 1. Identify and describe two factors that impair perfusion and related wound repair processes. 2. Describe the microcirculation and tissue oxygen…
CHAPTER 26 Managing wound pain Harriet W. Hopf, Dag Shapshak, Scott Junkins Objectives 1. State three strategies for managing procedural wound pain. 2. State three strategies for managing nonprocedural wound…
CHAPTER 27 Nutritional assessment and support Nancy A. Stotts Objectives 1. Compare and contrast the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of protein malnutrition, protein-calorie malnutrition, and obesity. 2. Identify how starvation…
CHAPTER 1 Principles for practice development Ruth A. Bryant, Denise P. Nix Objectives 1. Describe the services provided by the wound specialist. 2. Identify a certification process that is legally…
