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

Wound healing proceeds sequentially through hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation phases.

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

Answer

An incision is a clean wound made intentionally by a sharp surgical instrument with smooth, well-approximated edges.

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

Redness, heat, swelling, and pain are the cardinal signs of inflammation, which is the second phase of wound healing.

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

Answer

Stage 3 pressure injuries involve full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous tissue; bone, tendon, and muscle remain unexposed.

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

Hydrocolloid dressings contain gel-forming agents that maintain a moist wound environment, promoting healing in dry wounds.

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LPN Wound Care and Skin Integrity 1