Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Debridement Methods and Indications 2

Question 1

Conservative sharp debridement is defined as removal of devitalized tissue:

Accepted Answer

Without intentional cutting of viable tissue

Answer

Only in an operating room setting

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Under general anesthesia

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Only by licensed physicians

Question 2

Which instruments are most commonly used for bedside conservative sharp debridement?

Accepted Answer

Scalpel and curette

Answer

Electrocautery unit

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Ultrasound device

Answer

Dermatome

Question 3

Surgical debridement in the operating room is MOST appropriate for wounds with:

Accepted Answer

Deep infection, exposed structures, or large necrotic tissue burden

Answer

Small amounts of superficial slough

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Stable dry eschar on heels

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Minor fibrinous exudate

Question 4

What is the appropriate management IMMEDIATELY after sharp debridement of a wound?

Accepted Answer

Apply appropriate moist wound dressing and reassess for bleeding

Answer

Leave wound open to air

Answer

Apply a dry gauze dressing

Answer

Irrigate with full-strength hydrogen peroxide

Question 5

Hydrosurgery debridement (e.g., VERSAJET) works by:

Accepted Answer

High-pressure water jet that simultaneously cuts and evacuates tissue

Answer

Enzymatic breakdown of necrotic tissue

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Electrical stimulation to liquefy eschar

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Ultrasonic cavitation of bacteria

Question 6

Which professional scope of practice typically permits conservative sharp debridement in the US?

Accepted Answer

Wound care certified nurses (CWCN) in many states

Answer

Only medical doctors

Answer

Only surgeons

Answer

Only podiatrists