Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Knowledge 3

Question 1

Which ankle-brachial index (ABI) value indicates severe peripheral arterial disease contraindicating compression therapy?

Accepted Answer

Less than 0.5

Answer

0.9–1.1

Answer

0.7–0.89

Answer

0.5–0.69

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Promote angiogenesis and reduce edema

Answer

Eliminate biofilm

Answer

Deliver antibiotics locally

Answer

Maintain moist wound environment

Question 3

A diabetic foot ulcer classified as Wagner Grade 3 is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Deep ulcer with osteomyelitis or abscess

Answer

Superficial ulcer without subcutaneous involvement

Answer

Deep ulcer with tendon or joint capsule involvement

Answer

Gangrene of the forefoot

Question 4

Which organism is most commonly associated with necrotizing fasciitis requiring emergent surgical debridement?

Accepted Answer

Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Candida albicans

Question 5

Which wound measurement technique provides the most accurate volume assessment for deep wounds?

Accepted Answer

Saline instillation

Answer

Length × width × depth formula

Answer

Acetate tracing

Answer

Photography

Question 6

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is most indicated for which wound condition?

Accepted Answer

Wagner Grade 3–4 diabetic foot ulcer

Answer

Stage II pressure injury

Answer

Venous leg ulcer with adequate compression

Answer

Surgical incision with delayed closure

Question 7

The Braden Scale assesses risk for pressure injury development across six subscales; the lowest possible total score indicating maximum risk is:

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

9

Answer

12

Answer

23