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

Answer

Undermining refers to destruction of tissue beneath intact skin surrounding the wound perimeter.

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

Answer

Medical-grade honey (e.g., Manuka) has broad antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity with low cytotoxicity to host cells.

Question 3

Contact dermatitis around a wound is most commonly caused by:

Accepted Answer

Adhesive components in wound dressings

Answer

Adhesives and acrylates in wound dressings are a leading cause of peri-wound contact dermatitis.

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

Answer

Length is measured along the head-to-toe axis (12–6 o'clock orientation) regardless of wound shape.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

Answer

PDGF released from platelets is the principal chemoattractant and mitogen for fibroblasts in early wound healing.

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