🔹 Part A: Expedited Reading (15 minutes)
You are given four short texts (A–D) related to wound care. Answer the questions using information from the texts.
Text A
Hydrocolloid dressings are ideal for wounds with light to moderate exudate. They maintain a moist environment and promote autolytic debridement. These dressings should not be used on infected wounds.
Text B
Alginate dressings are derived from seaweed and are highly absorbent. They are suitable for wounds with heavy exudate and can be used on infected wounds. They require a secondary dressing.
Text C
Foam dressings provide cushioning and are useful for pressure ulcers. They are semi-permeable and allow gas exchange while preventing bacterial penetration. They can be used on moderate to heavily exuding wounds.
Text D
Transparent film dressings are thin and adhesive. They are best for superficial wounds with minimal exudate. These dressings allow moisture vapor exchange and enable wound monitoring without removal.
