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

An ABI below 0.5 indicates severe PAD, and compression therapy is contraindicated due to risk of further ischemia.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Promote angiogenesis and reduce edema

Answer

NPWT applies subatmospheric pressure to promote granulation tissue formation, angiogenesis, and reduction of wound edema.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Deep ulcer with osteomyelitis or abscess

Answer

Wagner Grade 3 denotes a deep ulcer complicated by osteomyelitis, abscess, or joint infection.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)

Answer

Group A Streptococcus is the most frequent causative organism in monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Saline instillation

Answer

Saline instillation (filling the wound cavity with measurable saline) provides the most accurate volume for irregular deep wounds.

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