HAC Wound Care & Skin Integrity

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of applying a wound dressing?

Accepted Answer

To protect the wound from contamination and support healing

Answer

Wound dressings protect the wound from contamination, maintain a moist healing environment, and absorb exudate to support the healing process.

Question 2

What type of wound is caused by prolonged, unrelieved pressure on the skin over a bony prominence?

Accepted Answer

Pressure injury

Answer

Pressure injuries (also called pressure ulcers or bedsores) result from sustained pressure that restricts blood flow to tissues overlying bony prominences.

Question 3

A Stage 2 pressure injury is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Partial-thickness skin loss with a shallow open wound or intact blister

Answer

Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness skin loss presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a pink or red wound bed, or as an intact or ruptured serum-filled blister.

Question 4

What should a healthcare aide do first upon noticing a new wound on a patient during routine care?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the supervising nurse or charge nurse

Answer

Healthcare aides must report new wounds to the supervising nurse immediately so a licensed clinician can assess, document, and order appropriate treatment.

Question 5

Which of the following observations indicates a wound may be infected?

Accepted Answer

Increased redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent (pus) drainage

Answer

Classic signs of wound infection include increased erythema, warmth, edema, purulent drainage, foul odor, and possibly fever or increased pain.

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

HAC Wound Care & Skin Integrity