Basic Nursing Skills Wound Care & Dressings 3

Question 1

Which factor most impairs wound healing in a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Poor peripheral circulation and neuropathy

Answer

Elevated hemoglobin

Answer

High protein intake

Answer

Elevated white blood cell count

Question 2

The nurse is measuring a wound. She finds it is 3 cm long, 2 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. How should this be documented?

Accepted Answer

3×2×1 cm

Answer

3×2 cm

Answer

6 cm²

Answer

Area = 3 cm

Question 3

A patient has a wound with undermining. This means:

Accepted Answer

Tissue destruction extends under intact skin around the wound edges

Answer

The wound is infected with anaerobic bacteria

Answer

The wound is healing from the inside out

Answer

The wound has separated after surgical closure

Question 4

Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis and wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin D

Question 5

Wound dehiscence refers to:

Accepted Answer

Partial or complete separation of wound edges

Answer

Infection spreading to surrounding tissue

Answer

Protrusion of abdominal organs through the incision

Answer

Formation of a non-healing chronic wound

Question 6

What is the primary goal of a pressure-relieving mattress overlay in wound care?

Accepted Answer

Redistribute pressure to prevent new pressure injuries

Answer

Maintain wound moisture

Answer

Absorb wound exudate

Answer

Provide warmth to promote circulation