A PTA applies electrical stimulation to a clean wound without signs of inflammation. Which polarity should be selected to promote healing?

Which of the following are appropriate clinical indications for electrical stimulation for tissue repair (ESTR)?

A patient with a deep partial-thickness burn on the hand is beginning the rehabilitation phase. Which PTA intervention is most appropriate?

Which of the following is a primary goal of electrical stimulation for tissue repair (ESTR)?

A patient receiving wound stimulation shows signs of maceration around the wound edges. What should the PTA do?

A patient presents with a wound that extends into subcutaneous tissue and involves exposed adipose tissue. Which classification is most appropriate?

During wound care, the PTA sets up a clean field but inadvertently places a sterile dressing onto the dirty field. What should the PTA do next?

Which of the following statements best defines colonization?

Which of the following is a contraindication that the PTA should observe when applying electrical stimulation for wound healing?

A patient presents with a shallow wound just above the medial malleolus. The wound has irregular borders, produces moderate drainage, and the patient reports mild pain that improves when the leg is elevated. Which ulcer type is most consistent?