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

Classic signs of wound infection include increased pain, warmth, spreading erythema, and purulent discharge, distinguishing it from the expected inflammatory phase.

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

Standard practice is to measure the longest length (head-to-toe axis), widest width (perpendicular), and deepest depth in centimeters.

Question 3

Foam dressings are most appropriate for which type of wound?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-to-heavily exudating wounds requiring cushioning and absorption

Answer

Foam dressings absorb moderate-to-heavy exudate, provide thermal insulation and cushioning, and maintain a moist environment without maceration.

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

Maceration is caused by prolonged moisture exposure to periwound skin; treatment involves increasing dressing absorbency and protecting the skin with a barrier product.

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

The Red-Yellow-Black (RYB) color classification system provides a quick visual framework for identifying the predominant wound tissue and guiding dressing selection.

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CWS CWS Wound Assessment and Dressing Selection Questions and Answers 2