PCT Wound Care Flashcards
6 cards from real PCT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is the first step a PCT should take before performing a dressing change?
Answer: Wash hands and don gloves
Hand hygiene and gloving before wound care is the first priority to prevent infection transmission.
Which type of wound healing occurs when surgical incision edges are sutured together?
Answer: Primary intention
Primary intention healing occurs when wound edges are closely approximated, as with sutured surgical incisions.
A wound with yellow, foul-smelling exudate most likely indicates:
Answer: Wound infection
Purulent, foul-smelling exudate is a classic sign of wound infection requiring nurse notification.
A Stage 2 pressure injury is characterized by:
Answer: Partial thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial thickness skin loss presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a pink or red wound bed.
Which solution is most appropriate for routine wound irrigation?
Answer: Normal saline
Normal saline is isotonic and non-toxic to healing tissue, making it the preferred wound irrigation solution.
A patient's wound begins to bleed excessively during a dressing change. The PCT should:
Answer: Apply direct pressure and immediately notify the nurse
Applying direct pressure controls bleeding while the PCT immediately notifies the nurse for further assessment and intervention.