HAC Wound Care & Skin Integrity 2

Question 1

How often should a bedridden patient typically be repositioned to help prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Every 8 hours

Answer

Every 4–6 hours

Answer

Once per shift

Question 2

Which bony area is at highest risk for pressure injury development in a patient who lies on their back (supine)?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum and coccyx

Answer

Knees

Answer

Shoulders

Answer

Elbows

Question 3

What type of dressing is designed to maintain a moist wound environment to promote healing?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocolloid or moisture-retentive dressing

Answer

Dry gauze dressing

Answer

Dry cotton packing

Answer

Adhesive bandage strip

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of wound irrigation?

Accepted Answer

To remove debris, bacteria, and exudate from the wound bed

Answer

To apply medication directly into the wound

Answer

To dry out the wound surface

Answer

To test the wound for infection

Question 5

Which skin condition is characterized by redness, warmth, and weeping in skin folds, and is commonly seen in overweight patients or those with incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Intertrigo

Answer

Cellulitis

Answer

Psoriasis

Answer

Shingles

Question 6

When changing a wound dressing, which personal protective equipment (PPE) should a healthcare aide use at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Gloves only

Answer

No PPE is needed for routine dressing changes

Answer

Gloves and a mask

Answer

Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection for all dressings

Question 7

A patient's wound drainage appears green and has a foul odor. What should the healthcare aide do?

Accepted Answer

Note the color and odor and immediately report the findings to the supervising nurse

Answer

Flush the wound with hydrogen peroxide and reapply the dressing

Answer

Ignore it unless the patient complains of pain

Answer

Apply a larger dressing to contain the drainage