SSI Quiz

A detailed medical illustration of wound protection techniques used in surgeries, featuring the Alexis Wound Protector in action, with a focus on colorectal and orthopedic procedures,with surgical instruments in the background.

SSI Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge about SSI prevention and the use of Alexis Wound Protectors in surgical procedures. This quiz is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their understanding of wound protection techniques.

11 questions covering key concepts.
Multiple choice and checkbox format for interactive learning.
Gain insights into the benefits of using Alexis Wound Protectors.

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by HealingHawk42

Which two Alexis Wound Protector sizes would most likely be used for open colorectal procedures?

Which two procedures would likely use size XXS and XS Alexis Wound Protectors?

Caesarean

VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)

Splenectomy

Thyroidectomy

Which clinical paper shows the strongest evidence for SSI reduction with Alexis Wound Protector use?

Lee

Reid

Horiuchi

Which type of Alexis Wound Protector has been shown to reduce 'Propionibacterium acnes' in shoulder arthroplasty?

Alexis Flex

Alexis Ortho

Alexis O C-Section

Alexis O

What are two key procedural benefits of the Alexis Laparoscopic System?

Can convert between open and laparoscopic

Protects the wound margins from contamination, reducing risk of SSI

Provides a large visual window when cap is in place

Allows a larger incision, even if it's not necessary

How does the Alexis Wound Protector promote faster wound healing?

By keeping the wound in view at all times

By providing 360* hands-free retraction

By retaining moisture at the incision site

By having a rigid retraction ring

Metal retractors have a higher chance of causing 'point retraction' trauma at the incision site

True

False

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