MNT Wound Care & Debridement

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of debridement in medical nail care?

Accepted Answer

To remove necrotic, infected, or damaged tissue to promote healing

Answer

Debridement removes necrotic, infected, or damaged tissue to create an environment that supports wound healing.

Question 2

Which type of debridement uses enzyme preparations to selectively break down and remove necrotic tissue?

Accepted Answer

Enzymatic debridement

Answer

Enzymatic debridement uses topical agents such as collagenase to digest necrotic tissue while sparing viable tissue.

Question 3

Which solution is most appropriate for wound irrigation during a nail care procedure?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)

Answer

Normal saline is isotonic and non-cytotoxic, making it the preferred irrigant for wound cleansing without damaging healthy tissue.

Question 4

Autolytic debridement works by which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the body's own enzymes and moisture to selectively liquefy dead tissue

Answer

Autolytic debridement relies on the body's naturally occurring phagocytic cells and endogenous enzymes, facilitated by a moist occlusive dressing, to break down necrotic material.

Question 5

A patient presents with a foot wound showing purulent drainage, surrounding erythema, warmth, and red streaking up the leg. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the patient immediately to a physician or emergency care

Answer

Purulent drainage, erythema, warmth, and lymphangitic streaking indicate a serious wound infection that is beyond the nail technician's scope and requires urgent physician evaluation.

(MNT) Certified Medical Nail Technician Practice Test

(MNT) Certified Medical Nail Technician Practice Test

MNT Wound Care & Debridement