Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Knowledge 4

Question 1

A wound that is described as 'undermining' means:

Accepted Answer

Tissue destruction extends under intact skin beyond the wound margin

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Wound edges are rolled inward

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The wound base has slough covering more than 50%

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The wound has sinus tracts extending to bone

Question 2

Which topical antimicrobial agent is recommended for wounds with suspected biofilm due to its broad-spectrum and low cytotoxicity profile?

Accepted Answer

Medical-grade honey

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Povidone-iodine

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Hydrogen peroxide

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Acetic acid

Question 3

Contact dermatitis around a wound is most commonly caused by:

Accepted Answer

Adhesive components in wound dressings

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Systemic antibiotic therapy

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Wound exudate

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Compression bandages over intact skin

Question 4

When documenting wound dimensions, the standard convention for measuring length is:

Accepted Answer

Head-to-toe (12 o'clock to 6 o'clock) axis

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Widest horizontal measurement

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Diagonal measurement

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Measurement parallel to the wound edge

Question 5

Which growth factor is primarily responsible for stimulating fibroblast proliferation during wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

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Epidermal growth factor (EGF)

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Transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α)

Question 6

A patient develops hypergranulation (proud flesh) in a chronic wound. The most appropriate initial intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Apply silver nitrate or foam dressing with compression

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Increase NPWT pressure

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Switch to a hydrogel dressing

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Begin systemic steroids

Question 7

Malnutrition impairs wound healing primarily by reducing availability of which substrate needed for collagen synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C and amino acids

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Glucose

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Vitamin D

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Omega-3 fatty acids