Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Dressings and Topical Agents 2

Question 1

A patient has a heavily exudating venous leg ulcer. Which dressing type is MOST appropriate to manage excess moisture?

Accepted Answer

Alginate

Answer

Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and ideal for heavily exudating wounds such as venous leg ulcers.

Question 2

Which topical antimicrobial is contraindicated in patients with sulfa drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

Silver sulfadiazine

Answer

Silver sulfadiazine contains a sulfonamide component and is contraindicated in patients with sulfa allergies.

Question 3

A transparent film dressing is MOST appropriate for which wound type?

Accepted Answer

Superficial abrasion with minimal exudate

Answer

Transparent film dressings are semi-permeable and best suited for superficial wounds with little to no exudate.

Question 4

Cadexomer iodine is distinguished from povidone-iodine primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Releases iodine slowly and continuously

Answer

Cadexomer iodine releases iodine in a slow, sustained manner, reducing cytotoxicity while maintaining antimicrobial activity.

Question 5

A wound care nurse selects a foam dressing for a moderate-exudate wound. What is the PRIMARY advantage of foam over gauze in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Foam provides a moist wound environment and thermal insulation

Answer

Foam dressings maintain a moist healing environment and provide thermal insulation, which promotes wound healing compared to gauze.

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