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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Wound Management

Laurie L. McNichol, Catherine Ratliff, Stephanie Yates · 2nd Edition · ISBN 9781975164591 · Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Wound Management (2nd Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 37 chapters.

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Chapter index

Chapter 1: Professional Practice for Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
Chapter 3: Wound Healing
Chapter 4: Assessment of the Patient with a Wound
Chapter 5: General Principles of Wound Management: Goal Setting and Systemic Support
Chapter 6: Patient and Caregiver Education for Wound Prevention and Healing: Teaching Strategies for Learning
Chapter 7: Nutritional Strategies for Wound Management
Chapter 8: General Principles of Topical Therapy
Chapter 9: Wound Cleansing and Dressing Selection
Chapter 10: Principles and Guidelines for Wound Debridement
Chapter 11: Assessment and Management of Wound-Related Infections
Chapter 12: Refractory Wounds: Assessment and Management
Chapter 13: Skin and Wound Care for Neonatal and Pediatric Populations
Chapter 14: Skin and Wound Care for the Geriatric Population
Chapter 15: Skin and Wound Care for the Bariatric Population
Chapter 16: Skin and Wound Care for the Spinal Cord-Injured Patient
Chapter 17: General Concepts Related to Skin and Soft Tissue Injury Caused by Mechanical (External) Factors
Chapter 18: Prevention and Management of Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD), Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI), and Skin Tears
Chapter 19: Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis
Chapter 20: Pressure and Shear Injuries
Chapter 21: Pressure Injury Prevention: Implementing and Maintaining a Successful Plan and Program
Chapter 22: Therapeutic Surfaces for Bed and Chair
Chapter 23: Differential Assessment of Lower Extremity Wounds
Chapter 24: Lower Extremity Venous Disease, Venous Leg Ulcers, and Lymphedema
Chapter 25: Assessment and Management of Patients with Wounds due to Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD)
Chapter 26: Lower Extremity Neuropathic Disease
Chapter 27: Atypical Lower Extremity Wounds
Chapter 28: Foot and Nail Care
Chapter 29: Wounds Caused by Infectious Processes
Chapter 30: Wounds Caused by Dermatologic Conditions
Chapter 31: Oncology-Related Skin and Wound Care
Chapter 32: Thermal Wounds: Burn and Frostbite Injuries
Chapter 33: Traumatic Wounds Assessment and Management
Chapter 34: Management of Surgical Wound
Chapter 35: Palliative Wound Care
Chapter 36: Fistula Management
Chapter 37: Nursing Management of the Patient with Percutaneous Tubes

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Wound Management (2nd Edition) by Laurie L. McNichol, Catherine Ratliff, Stephanie Yates. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.