MNT Wound Care & Debridement 2

Question 1

In the Wagner Wound Classification System, a Grade 2 diabetic foot ulcer is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A deep ulcer penetrating to tendon, capsule, or bone without osteomyelitis

Answer

Wagner Grade 2 ulcers extend deeply to tendon, joint capsule, or bone but have not yet developed osteomyelitis or abscess formation.

Question 2

Which of the following wound findings is NOT considered a sign requiring immediate referral to a physician?

Accepted Answer

Mild pinkness confined to the immediate wound edges

Answer

Mild pinkness at wound edges can represent normal granulation or low-grade inflammation; in contrast, streaking, pus, and escalating pain indicate active infection requiring referral.

Question 3

In wound care, the term 'offloading' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Redistributing pressure away from a wound to allow healing

Answer

Offloading uses devices such as total contact casts, therapeutic footwear, or orthotics to redirect mechanical pressure away from the wound site.

Question 4

What does the first-aid acronym RICE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial management protocol for acute soft tissue injuries to minimize swelling and pain.

Question 5

The standard method for documenting wound dimensions during a nail care visit is:

Accepted Answer

Measuring length × width × depth in centimeters

Answer

Measuring length, width, and depth in centimeters provides objective, comparable data to track wound progress or deterioration across visits.

(MNT) Certified Medical Nail Technician Practice Test

(MNT) Certified Medical Nail Technician Practice Test

MNT Wound Care & Debridement 2