Wound Assessment Flashcards
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Which wound characteristic is assessed using the PUSH tool (Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing)?
Answer: Surface area, exudate, and tissue type
The PUSH tool scores a pressure injury based on surface area, exudate amount, and tissue type to track healing over time.
A wound measuring 4 cm long and 3 cm wide has a surface area of how many square centimeters?
Answer: 12 cm²
Wound surface area is calculated by multiplying length × width, so 4 × 3 = 12 cm².
Tunneling in a wound is best described as:
Answer: A channel extending from the wound into surrounding tissue
Tunneling is a narrow channel or passageway that extends from the wound bed into the surrounding tissue.
Which tissue type in a wound bed indicates active healing and should be protected?
Answer: Granulation tissue
Granulation tissue is beefy red, moist connective tissue that signals new blood vessel formation and active wound repair.
When documenting wound location on the body, the WOC nurse should use which reference system?
Answer: Anatomical position with directional terms
Standard anatomical position with directional terms (medial, lateral, proximal, distal) ensures consistent and reproducible documentation across providers.
Periwound maceration is caused by:
Answer: Prolonged exposure of surrounding skin to wound moisture
Maceration occurs when the periwound skin is overhydrated from excessive wound exudate or moisture trapped under a dressing.