Maggots For Wound care

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    Maggots eat what?

    • Living flesh
    • Dead flesh
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Explore the use of maggots for wound care through a series of questions covering their biological origin, diet, application in therapy, size, and treatment duration. This quiz enhances understanding of alternative medical treatments and their effectiveness.

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  • 2. 

    Maggots are used when conventional methods don't work?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Maggots are indeed used when conventional methods fail. This is because maggots have been found to be effective in cleaning and healing wounds that are not responding well to other treatments. Maggots secrete enzymes that break down dead tissue, promoting wound healing and preventing infection. This alternative therapy, known as maggot debridement therapy, has been used successfully in cases where traditional methods have not been effective.

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  • 3. 

    Maggots are an image of another creature the fly?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Maggots are the larval stage of flies, so they are indeed an image or representation of another creature, which is the fly. During their life cycle, flies lay eggs that hatch into maggots, which then undergo metamorphosis and develop into adult flies. Therefore, the statement "Maggots are an image of another creature, the fly" is true.

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    Why is Maggot therapy good

    • They eat only dying tissue

    • Their slava has anti-bacterial effects

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Maggot therapy is considered good because it has several benefits. Firstly, maggots only consume dying tissue, which helps in debridement and removal of dead tissue from wounds, promoting healing. Additionally, the saliva of maggots contains anti-bacterial properties that help in preventing infection. Therefore, all of the given options, including eating only dying tissue and having anti-bacterial effects in their saliva, contribute to the effectiveness of maggot therapy.

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    How long did they leave the Maggots in Cindy's wound?

    • 4 hrs

    • 8 hrs

    • 24 hrs

    • 48 hrs

    Correct Answer
    A. 48 hrs
    Explanation
    The maggots were left in Cindy's wound for 48 hours. This extended period of time allowed the maggots to effectively clean the wound by consuming dead tissue, bacteria, and other contaminants. This process, known as maggot debridement therapy, can help promote wound healing and prevent infection.

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  • 6. 

    How big are the Maggots when they put them on a wound?

    • 2mm

    • 2 inches

    • 4mm

    • 1mm

    Correct Answer
    A. 2mm
    Explanation
    Maggots used for wound treatment are typically around 2mm in size. This size is considered optimal for effective wound debridement, as the maggots are able to consume necrotic tissue and bacteria while avoiding healthy tissue. Larger maggots may cause excessive damage to the wound, while smaller maggots may not be as efficient in cleaning the wound. Therefore, 2mm is the preferred size for maggot therapy.

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    When the Maggots are done eating how big will they have grown?

    • 10 times their original size

    • 4 times their original size

    • 5 times their original size

    • Undetermined

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 times their original size
    Explanation
    The maggots will have grown 5 times their original size when they are done eating.

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  • 8. 

    What did Cindy have done to need the Maggot therapy?

    • Cyst removed

    • Abscess taken out

    • Boil that got infected

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Abscess taken out
    Explanation
    Cindy needed maggot therapy because she had an abscess taken out. Maggot therapy, also known as maggot debridement therapy, is a medical treatment where live maggots are used to clean and heal wounds. It is particularly effective for wounds that are infected or have necrotic tissue. In Cindy's case, the abscess was likely causing infection or had necrotic tissue, making maggot therapy a suitable treatment option.

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