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

In the TIME framework, 'M' stands for Moisture imbalance, referring to excess exudate or wound desiccation that impairs healing.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Edge of wound / Epithelial advancement

Answer

The 'E' in TIME refers to the Edge of the wound, specifically whether the epithelial margin is advancing or stalled.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Alginate dressing

Answer

Alginate dressings, derived from seaweed, form a gel upon contact with exudate and are highly absorbent, making them ideal for heavy-exudate wounds.

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

Autolytic debridement uses the body's own enzymes under a moisture-retentive dressing to soften and liquefy necrotic tissue without pain or trauma.

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

Transparent film dressings are semi-occlusive, permitting oxygen and moisture vapor exchange while retaining wound moisture for shallow, low-exudate wounds.

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CWS CWS Wound Assessment and Dressing Selection Questions and Answers