CWS CWS Wound Assessment and Dressing Selection Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which clinical sign best differentiates wound infection from normal inflammation in a healing wound?

Accepted Answer

Increasing pain, warmth, erythema with purulent exudate beyond the wound margin

Answer

Pale pink granulation tissue

Answer

Moderate serous exudate

Answer

Wound edge epithelialization

Question 2

What is the recommended method for measuring wound size in clinical documentation?

Accepted Answer

Length × width × depth in centimeters using the head-to-toe axis orientation

Answer

Diameter only for circular wounds

Answer

Volumetric fill with saline

Answer

Photographic pixel count only

Question 3

Foam dressings are most appropriate for which type of wound?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-to-heavily exudating wounds requiring cushioning and absorption

Answer

Dry necrotic wounds requiring rehydration

Answer

Intact skin requiring prophylactic protection only

Answer

Tunneling wounds requiring packing

Question 4

What does periwound maceration indicate, and how should it be managed?

Accepted Answer

Excessive moisture causing skin breakdown; manage by switching to a more absorbent dressing and applying a skin barrier

Answer

Insufficient exudate; switch to a hydrogel dressing

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Normal healing response; no intervention needed

Answer

Biofilm formation; apply topical antibiotics

Question 5

Which tool uses a color-coded visual guide to classify wound tissue types (black, yellow, red, pink)?

Accepted Answer

RYB (Red-Yellow-Black) wound color classification

Answer

PUSH tool

Answer

Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool

Answer

Wagner Ulcer Classification

Question 6

A diabetic foot ulcer classified as Wagner Grade 2 has which defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Deep ulcer penetrating to tendon, capsule, or bone without osteomyelitis

Answer

Superficial ulcer not penetrating to deep structures

Answer

Partial foot gangrene

Answer

Full foot gangrene