CWS Certified Wound Specialist MCQ 4

Question 1

Which criterion from the NERDS acronym specifically indicates superficial critical colonization rather than systemic infection?

Accepted Answer

Non-healing despite optimal care

Answer

NERDS (Non-healing, Exudate increase, Red friable tissue, Debris, Smell) identifies superficial critical colonization; systemic signs like fever belong to the STONEES tool.

Question 2

The Braden Scale score that places a patient at HIGH risk for pressure injury development is:

Accepted Answer

12 or below

Answer

A Braden Scale score of 12 or below indicates high risk; scores 13–14 are moderate risk, and 15–18 are mild to no risk.

Question 3

A wound clinician recommends collagen dressings for a stalled chronic wound. The PRIMARY rationale is to:

Accepted Answer

Bind matrix metalloproteinases that degrade growth factors

Answer

Collagen dressings bind and inactivate excess MMPs in chronic wounds, protecting growth factors and allowing healing to progress.

Question 4

According to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), a full-thickness wound with exposed bone that is covered with slough but the base cannot be visualized should be staged as:

Accepted Answer

Unstageable

Answer

When wound depth cannot be determined due to slough or eschar covering the base, the wound is classified as unstageable until the bed is visible.

Question 5

Which topical agent is MOST appropriate for a wound with suspected Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection indicated by a blue-green exudate?

Accepted Answer

Silver-containing antimicrobial dressing

Answer

Silver has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity including against Pseudomonas and is appropriate for critically colonized or locally infected wounds.

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CWS Certified Wound Specialist MCQ 4