CWS Wound Care 2

Question 1

Which wound bed tissue type appears as yellow, stringy, and moist and indicates the presence of devitalized tissue?

Accepted Answer

Slough

Answer

Slough is devitalized tissue that appears yellow, tan, or green and stringy or mucinous, requiring debridement to promote healing.

Question 2

A patient with a stage 3 pressure injury has a wound measuring 4 cm × 3 cm × 1.5 cm deep with moderate exudate. Which dressing is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Alginate dressing

Answer

Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and ideal for moderate-to-heavy exudate wounds with depth, forming a gel that maintains moisture balance.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of the TIME framework in wound bed preparation?

Accepted Answer

Addressing barriers to wound healing systematically

Answer

TIME (Tissue, Infection/Inflammation, Moisture, Edge) is a framework to identify and address wound healing barriers systematically.

Question 4

Which type of debridement is MOST selective and removes only necrotic tissue while preserving healthy tissue?

Accepted Answer

Enzymatic debridement

Answer

Enzymatic debridement uses chemical agents like collagenase to selectively break down necrotic tissue without damaging viable tissue.

Question 5

A patient presents with a venous leg ulcer. Which ankle-brachial index (ABI) range indicates safe application of full compression therapy?

Accepted Answer

ABI 0.8–1.2

Answer

An ABI of 0.8–1.2 indicates adequate arterial flow, making full compression therapy safe for venous ulcer management.

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