Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Beginner's Guide 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'biofilm' in chronic wound management?

Accepted Answer

An organized community of bacteria encased in a protective polysaccharide matrix

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A thin transparent film dressing applied to wounds

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A superficial skin infection limited to the epidermis

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A type of enzymatic debridement agent

Question 2

A wound that heals by 'secondary intention' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A wound left open to heal through granulation, contraction, and epithelialization

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A wound closed primarily with sutures immediately after injury

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A wound closed after a delay of 3–5 days

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A wound covered with a skin graft

Question 3

Which laboratory value is most useful for assessing a patient's overall nutritional status and its impact on wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Serum albumin or pre-albumin

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Fasting blood glucose

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Complete blood count with differential

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Question 4

A wound care specialist selects a silver-containing dressing for a wound. What is the primary purpose of silver in wound dressings?

Accepted Answer

To provide antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of organisms

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To stimulate granulation tissue formation

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To autolytically debride necrotic tissue

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To reduce pain at the wound site

Question 5

In wound care documentation, MASD stands for:

Accepted Answer

Moisture-Associated Skin Damage

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Medical Adhesive Skin Dermatitis

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Minimal Absorbency Standard Dressing

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Macerated And Slough Deterioration

Question 6

When assessing wound exudate, which color is most associated with a possible Pseudomonas infection?

Accepted Answer

Blue-green

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Clear/straw-colored

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Yellow/tan

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Bloody/serosanguineous

Question 7

Which of the following is a key principle of 'moist wound healing'?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a moist wound environment accelerates cell migration and healing

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Allowing wounds to dry out and form a scab promotes faster epithelialization

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Daily wound irrigation with hydrogen peroxide optimizes moisture balance

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Dry dressings should be used on all partial-thickness wounds