LVN Wound Care

Question 1

What are the stages of wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling

Answer

Wound healing progresses through four overlapping phases, each essential for complete tissue repair.

Question 2

How are pressure ulcers staged?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 (intact skin, non-blanchable redness), Stage 2 (partial-thickness), Stage 3 (full-thickness), Stage 4 (full-thickness with exposed bone/muscle)

Answer

Pressure ulcer staging describes the depth of tissue damage, guiding treatment decisions.

Question 3

What is wound irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Flushing a wound with solution to remove debris and reduce bacterial load

Answer

Wound irrigation cleanses the wound bed, removes contaminants, and promotes healing.

Question 4

What signs indicate wound infection?

Accepted Answer

Increased redness, warmth, swelling, purulent drainage, odor, and fever

Answer

Multiple clinical signs together suggest wound infection requiring treatment.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a wound culture?

Accepted Answer

To identify the specific microorganisms causing infection and determine appropriate antibiotic treatment

Answer

Wound cultures identify the causative organism and its antibiotic sensitivities, guiding targeted treatment.

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LVN Wound Care