CWCA Wound Bed Preparation

Question 1

What does the 'T' in the TIME framework for wound bed preparation stand for?

Accepted Answer

Tissue management

Answer

The TIME acronym stands for Tissue management, Infection/Inflammation control, Moisture balance, and Edge of wound advancement.

Question 2

Which type of tissue in the wound bed is described as yellow, stringy, and non-viable?

Accepted Answer

Slough

Answer

Slough is yellow, tan, or grey stringy non-viable tissue that must be removed to allow wound healing to progress.

Question 3

The primary goal of wound bed preparation is to:

Accepted Answer

Create an optimal environment to support healing

Answer

Wound bed preparation aims to create the optimal wound environment by addressing tissue, infection, moisture, and edge factors to support and accelerate healing.

Question 4

Which component of the TIME framework specifically addresses wound exudate management?

Accepted Answer

M - Moisture balance

Answer

The 'M' in TIME stands for Moisture balance, which involves managing exudate levels to maintain a moist but not macerated wound environment.

Question 5

Black, hard, adherent necrotic tissue found in a wound bed is known as:

Accepted Answer

Eschar

Answer

Eschar is black, leathery, hard, and tightly adherent necrotic tissue that typically requires debridement before wound healing can progress.

CWCA - Certified Wound Care Associate Practice Test

CWCA - Certified Wound Care Associate Practice Test

CWCA Wound Bed Preparation