Question

Black polyurethane foam heals the granulating wound by contraction, edema reduction, and fluid removal. White, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) soft foam heals the wound by restricting the growth of the granulation tissue. The wound cannot be measured with black polyurethane foam. Solid skin barriers protect the periwound skin from pressure arising from the application of tapes; black polyurethane foam does not.

a) Black polyurethane foam measures the wound.
b) White PVA soft foam does not restrict granulation tissue growth.
c) Solid skin barriers do not protect periwound skin.
d) Black polyurethane foam reduces edema.

Answer 1

Black polyurethane foam aids in wound healing by helping with wound contraction, reducing edema, and fluid removal; it does not measure wound size. White PVA foam controls granulation tissue growth, and solid skin barriers protect peri wound skin.

Step-by-step explanation:

Regarding wound care, black polyurethane foam is used for its role in promoting the healing of granulating wounds by supporting wound contraction, reducing edema, and aiding in fluid removal. It does not measure the size of the wound, contrary to the information given in statement a). Conversely, white polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam aids the healing process by controlling the growth of granulation tissue, which is in contrast to statement b) that incorrectly claims it does not restrict tissue growth. As for the role of solid skin barriers, they indeed provide protection to the peri wound skin from pressure that may be caused by adhesive tapes, which invalidates statement c). To support wound healing, statement d) accurately recognizes that black polyurethane foam reduces edema, being part of the beneficial interventions in wound management.