Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is considered a non-adherent dressing?

Kling
Collodion
Adaptic
Elastoplast

The correct answer is: Adaptic

A non-adherent dressing is specifically designed to prevent sticking to the wound, facilitating a pain-free dressing change and minimizing trauma to the wound site. Adaptic is composed of soft, non-adhesive material that allows drainage to escape while keeping the dressing in place without adhering to the healing tissue. This makes it an ideal choice for wounds healing by secondary intention or wounds that are at risk for adherence. In contrast, Kling is a type of gauze bandage that is elastic and woven, used for securing dressings but does not have the non-adherent qualities needed. Collodion, often used for creating a protective barrier over skin, can adhere too strongly to wounds. Elastoplast is an adhesive bandage that sticks to the skin, thus it does not qualify as non-adherent. Therefore, Adaptic clearly stands out as the correct answer due to its specific design for non-adherence while providing adequate wound protection.