CWS Wound Care 3

Question 1

Which clinical sign BEST differentiates critical colonization from biofilm-associated wound infection?

Accepted Answer

Increased pain and friable granulation tissue

Answer

Critical colonization and biofilm often present with subtle signs like increased pain, friable or hypergranulation tissue, and stalled healing rather than classic systemic infection signs.

Question 2

A wound with undermining is BEST described as tissue destruction that extends:

Accepted Answer

Under the wound edges in a closed pocket

Answer

Undermining refers to tissue destruction beneath intact skin at the wound margins, creating a closed pocket that requires probing to assess.

Question 3

Which topical agent is CONTRAINDICATED for long-term use in chronic wounds due to cytotoxicity to fibroblasts?

Accepted Answer

Povidone-iodine

Answer

Povidone-iodine is cytotoxic to fibroblasts, keratinocytes, and leukocytes, impairing wound healing when used chronically.

Question 4

What is the Braden Scale used to assess?

Accepted Answer

Pressure injury risk in hospitalized patients

Answer

The Braden Scale assesses pressure injury risk using six subscales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear.

Question 5

When using the Wagner grading system for diabetic foot ulcers, a grade 3 ulcer is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Deep ulcer with abscess or osteomyelitis

Answer

Wagner grade 3 denotes a deep ulcer complicated by abscess, osteomyelitis, or tendon/capsule involvement requiring aggressive treatment.

CWS Exam Practice Test

CWS Exam Practice Test

CWS Wound Care 3