LPN Wound Care and Skin Integrity 1

Question 1

Which sequence correctly identifies the four phases of wound healing in order?

Accepted Answer

Hemostasis, Inflammation, Proliferation, Maturation

Answer

Inflammation, Hemostasis, Maturation, Proliferation

Answer

Proliferation, Hemostasis, Inflammation, Maturation

Answer

Maturation, Proliferation, Hemostasis, Inflammation

Question 2

A patient has a clean surgical cut made by a scalpel. This wound type is best classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Incision

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Laceration

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Abrasion

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Puncture

Question 3

During wound assessment, the LPN notes redness, warmth, swelling, and pain around the wound edges. These findings indicate the wound is in which healing phase?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

Hemostasis

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Maturation

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Proliferation

Question 4

A pressure injury shows full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous fat but no exposed bone, tendon, or muscle. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 3

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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 4

Question 5

Which dressing type is most appropriate for a dry wound that requires a moist environment to promote healing?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocolloid dressing

Answer

Dry gauze dressing

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Dry sterile dressing

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Transparent film dressing

Question 6

When cleansing a wound, the LPN should follow which primary principle?

Accepted Answer

Cleanse from the cleanest area to the most contaminated area

Answer

Apply full-strength hydrogen peroxide to disinfect

Answer

Wipe from the outer edges toward the center

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Use alcohol-based solution for maximum antimicrobial effect

Question 7

Which patient position best redistributes pressure away from the sacrum to prevent pressure ulcer formation?

Accepted Answer

Lateral (side-lying) position

Answer

Supine with head of bed elevated 45 degrees

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Prone position

Answer

Semi-Fowler's at 30 degrees