CWS CWS Wound Assessment and Dressing Selection Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which wound characteristic is assessed using the TIME framework's 'M' component?

Accepted Answer

Moisture imbalance

Answer

Microbial load

Answer

Margin definition

Answer

Melanin content

Question 2

What does the 'E' in the TIME wound bed preparation framework represent?

Accepted Answer

Edge of wound / Epithelial advancement

Answer

Exudate volume

Answer

Erythema index

Answer

Eschar thickness

Question 3

Which dressing type is most appropriate for a heavily exudating wound requiring high absorbency?

Accepted Answer

Alginate dressing

Answer

Transparent film dressing

Answer

Hydrocolloid dressing

Answer

Non-adherent contact layer

Question 4

A wound with slough and necrotic tissue requires which type of debridement when the patient cannot tolerate surgery?

Accepted Answer

Autolytic debridement using moisture-retentive dressings

Answer

Sharp surgical debridement

Answer

Wet-to-dry mechanical debridement

Answer

UV light debridement

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a transparent film dressing?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a moist wound environment while allowing gas exchange on low-exudate wounds

Answer

Absorb heavy exudate

Answer

Deliver topical antimicrobials

Answer

Provide mechanical compression

Question 6

Which wound depth classification describes full-thickness tissue loss with exposed muscle, bone, or tendon?

Accepted Answer

Stage 4 / Category 4 pressure injury

Answer

Stage 2 pressure injury

Answer

Partial-thickness wound

Answer

Superficial abrasion