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WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Biofilm and Infection
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WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Biofilm and Infection
How Much Do You Know About Biofilm and Infection?
How Much Do You Know About Biofilm and Infection?
<section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of wound healing?</h3><ul><li>Hemostasis</li><li>Inflammatory</li><li>Debridement</li><li>Proliferative</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>In which phase of wound healing are wounds most likely to stall?</h3><ul><li>Hemostasis</li><li>Inflammatory</li><li>Proliferative</li><li>Remodeling</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>EPS, the protective cover formed by biofilm, stands for</h3><ul><li>Extracellular polymer surface</li><li>Exudate progression scale</li><li>Extraparenchymal substrate</li><li>Extracellular polymeric substance</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Cell-to-cell communication that allow bacteria within biofilm to exchange genetic information and material is known as</h3><ul><li>Quorum sensing</li><li>Cellular reciprocation</li><li>Quantum signaling</li><li>Intracellular sensing</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE: Biofilm can be seen with the naked eye.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following is a sign that biofilm may be negatively affecting the wound healing trajectory?</h3><ul><li>Wounds that fail to respond to standard of care</li><li>Antimicrobial agent use that fails to facilitate healing</li><li>Wounds that progress but then break down again</li><li>All of the above</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following is NOT considered a useful method for visualizing the presence of biofilm in a wound?</h3><ul><li>Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)</li><li>Wound blotting</li><li>Swab cultures</li><li>Noncontact fluorescence imaging</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE: Regular debridement is a crucial component of wound management, and sharp debridement is considered the gold standard.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE: A multi-pronged approach consisting of wound cleansing, wound debridement, and antimicrobial agents is necessary to mitigate biofilm reformation in hard-to-heal wounds.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>How long does it take for sessile microorganisms to begin to form colonies in biofilm?</h3><ul><li>1-2 hours</li><li>2-4 hours</li><li>12-24 hours</li><li>2-4 days</li></ul></section>
