CWS Study Guide 2026
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📋 CWS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CWS Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample CWS Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following is a method of pressure ulcer prevention?
Both frequent toileting and providing nutritional supplements are effective methods for pressure ulcer prevention. Frequent toileting reduces skin exposure to moisture from incontinence, a key risk factor for skin breakdown. Adequate caloric and protein intake through supplements helps maintain skin integrity and supports tissue repair, as malnutrition increases susceptibility to pressure ulcers.
2. In an infrastructure mode Basic Service Set (BSS), how do two client stations exchange data frames with each other?
In an infrastructure BSS, client stations do not communicate directly. All data frames are sent from the source station to the access point. The AP then processes the frame and forwards it to the destination station within the same BSS. This centralized communication model is a key characteristic of infrastructure mode.
3. What does DSCP marking accomplish for wireless QoS in a unified wired/wireless network?
DSCP values in IP headers can be mapped to WMM ACs at the AP, allowing end-to-end QoS across wired and wireless segments.
4. Which wound characteristic is assessed using the TIME framework's 'M' component?
In the TIME framework, 'M' stands for Moisture imbalance, referring to excess exudate or wound desiccation that impairs healing.
5. What does the term 'sticky client' refer to in a WLAN environment?
A sticky client holds onto its association with a distant or overloaded AP instead of roaming to a closer, stronger AP.
6. A wireless client shows 'Limited Connectivity' despite successfully associating with the AP. What is the most likely cause?
'Limited Connectivity' means Layer 2 association succeeded but IP address assignment failed, pointing to a DHCP issue.