CWS Certified Wound Specialist 2

Question 1

Which growth factor plays a primary role in stimulating angiogenesis during wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

Answer

Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)

Answer

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

Answer

Epidermal growth factor (EGF)

Question 2

A patient with a wound on the dorsum of the foot has an ABI of 0.55. Which treatment is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Refer for vascular surgery evaluation

Answer

Apply a compression bandage at 40 mmHg

Answer

Initiate sharp debridement immediately

Answer

Begin total contact casting

Question 3

Which type of collagen predominates in a mature scar after remodeling is complete?

Accepted Answer

Type I collagen

Answer

Type III collagen

Answer

Type IV collagen

Answer

Type V collagen

Question 4

Which dressing is most appropriate for a heavily exudating venous leg ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Alginate dressing

Answer

Transparent film dressing

Answer

Hydrocolloid dressing

Answer

Petrolatum gauze

Question 5

In the PUSH tool (Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing), which three parameters are scored?

Accepted Answer

Wound area, tissue type, and exudate amount

Answer

Wound depth, periwound condition, and odor

Answer

Wound area, undermining, and pain level

Answer

Exudate amount, wound color, and wound edges

Question 6

A patient develops wound dehiscence 8 days post-abdominal surgery. Which factor most likely contributed?

Accepted Answer

Wound infection with bacterial burden >10^5 CFU/g

Answer

Excessive vitamin C intake

Answer

Early ambulation on post-op day 2

Answer

Use of absorbable sutures

Question 7

Which systemic medication most significantly impairs all phases of wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids

Answer

Metformin

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Lisinopril