CWS Certified Wound Specialist MCQ 2

Question 1

A patient presents with a wound exhibiting a PaO2 below 40 mmHg in the wound tissue. Which consequence is most directly associated with this finding?

Accepted Answer

Impaired collagen synthesis

Answer

Tissue hypoxia impairs collagen synthesis because prolyl hydroxylase, the enzyme required for collagen crosslinking, is oxygen-dependent.

Question 2

Which wound bed preparation principle does the TIME acronym NOT include?

Accepted Answer

Hydration

Answer

TIME stands for Tissue management, Infection/inflammation control, Moisture balance, and Edge of wound advancement — hydration is not a standalone TIME component.

Question 3

A venous leg ulcer patient refuses compression therapy. The MOST appropriate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore barriers and provide education on its critical role

Answer

Exploring barriers and educating the patient about compression's role in venous ulcer healing addresses the root cause of non-adherence before escalating care.

Question 4

When using the PUSH tool to monitor a pressure injury, which three parameters are scored?

Accepted Answer

Surface area, exudate amount, tissue type

Answer

The Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) tool scores surface area, exudate amount, and tissue type to track healing over time.

Question 5

Hypergranulation tissue (proud flesh) in a wound is BEST managed by:

Accepted Answer

Applying topical corticosteroids or foam dressings with compression

Answer

Topical steroids reduce inflammation driving hypergranulation, while foam dressings with compression physically flatten the tissue.

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CWS Certified Wound Specialist MCQ 2