NCWO Wound Care Management

Question 1

Moist wound healing is preferred over dry wound healing primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Promotes cell migration and reduces pain during dressing changes

Answer

A moist wound environment accelerates epithelial cell migration, supports growth factor activity, and reduces trauma and pain during dressing removal.

Question 2

Autolytic debridement is best facilitated by which dressing type?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocolloid or hydrogel

Answer

Hydrocolloid and hydrogel dressings maintain moisture, allowing the body's own enzymes and phagocytes to liquefy and remove necrotic tissue through autolysis.

Question 3

Which debridement method is considered the fastest and most selective for removing large amounts of necrotic tissue?

Accepted Answer

Sharp/surgical

Answer

Sharp or surgical debridement is the most rapid and selective method, allowing precise removal of necrotic tissue while sparing viable tissue.

Question 4

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is contraindicated in wounds with:

Accepted Answer

Exposed blood vessels, organs, or anastomotic sites

Answer

NPWT is contraindicated when blood vessels, organs, nerves, or anastomotic sites are exposed in or adjacent to the wound due to risk of catastrophic injury.

Question 5

For a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) with adequate perfusion, the primary treatment intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Total contact casting or off-loading

Answer

Off-loading pressure from the foot—most effectively with total contact casting—is the cornerstone of diabetic foot ulcer treatment to relieve the causative mechanical stress.

NCWO - National Certified Wound Ostomy Practice Test

NCWO - National Certified Wound Ostomy Practice Test

NCWO Wound Care Management