NPTE-PT FREE NPTE-PT Test Integumentary System and Wounds Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which cellular component is primarily responsible for collagen synthesis during the proliferative phase of wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblasts

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Macrophages

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Neutrophils

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Platelets

Question 2

A patient presents with a lower extremity wound that has irregular borders, moderate to heavy exudate, and is located near the medial malleolus. What is the MOST likely etiology?

Accepted Answer

Venous insufficiency ulcer

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Arterial insufficiency ulcer

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Neuropathic ulcer

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Pressure injury

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)?

Accepted Answer

To promote granulation tissue formation by applying subatmospheric pressure

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To provide thermal insulation to the wound

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To deliver topical antibiotics directly to the wound bed

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To mechanically debride necrotic tissue from the wound

Question 4

A full-thickness burn that appears white or brown, is dry and leathery, and is insensate to pain is classified as what degree?

Accepted Answer

Full-thickness burn

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Superficial burn

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Superficial partial-thickness burn

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Deep partial-thickness burn

Question 5

Which position should a patient with a burn across the anterior neck maintain to prevent contracture?

Accepted Answer

Neck extension without a pillow

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Neck flexion with chin tucked

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Neck lateral flexion toward the burned side

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Neutral neck position with a large pillow

Question 6

During wound assessment, a physical therapist notes tunneling at the 3 o'clock position. Using the clock method with 12 o'clock oriented toward the patient's head, where is the tunneling located?

Accepted Answer

Toward the patient's left side

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Toward the patient's right side

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Toward the patient's feet

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Toward the patient's head