LVN Wound Care 4

Question 1

A patient's wound shows erythema, warmth, edema, and purulent drainage. The LVN suspects wound infection. Which additional finding would MOST strongly support this assessment?

Accepted Answer

Increased pain at the wound site and fever

Answer

Increased local pain combined with systemic signs such as fever strongly supports the diagnosis of wound infection.

Question 2

Which patient is at HIGHEST risk for impaired wound healing?

Accepted Answer

A 68-year-old with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy

Answer

Poorly controlled diabetes causes hyperglycemia, impaired immune response, and poor perfusion, all of which significantly delay wound healing.

Question 3

Wound dehiscence is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Partial or complete separation of wound edges after surgical closure

Answer

Dehiscence is the partial or complete separation (opening) of previously approximated wound edges.

Question 4

When teaching a patient about wound care at home, the LVN should instruct the patient to report which sign of infection to the provider?

Accepted Answer

Increasing redness, swelling, warmth, or pus draining from the wound

Answer

Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent drainage are classic signs of infection that require prompt provider notification.

Question 5

Which dietary nutrient is MOST critical for collagen synthesis and wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Answer

Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, immune function, and capillary integrity, all of which are critical for wound healing.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Test

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Test

LVN Wound Care 4