Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Practice 2

Question 1

Which wound characteristic is most indicative of biofilm presence?

Accepted Answer

Wound that fails to progress despite appropriate treatment

Answer

Bright red granulation tissue

Answer

Heavy exudate with foul odor

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Undermining greater than 2 cm

Question 2

A patient with a stage 3 pressure injury has yellow slough covering 60% of the wound bed. Which debridement method is MOST appropriate if the patient is on anticoagulant therapy?

Accepted Answer

Enzymatic debridement

Answer

Sharp/surgical debridement

Answer

Autolytic debridement

Answer

Mechanical debridement with wet-to-dry gauze

Question 3

When using the ankle-brachial index (ABI) to assess lower extremity perfusion, a value of 0.45 indicates:

Accepted Answer

Severe arterial insufficiency

Answer

Normal arterial perfusion

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Mild arterial insufficiency

Answer

Venous hypertension

Question 4

Which growth factor plays the PRIMARY role in stimulating fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis during wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)

Answer

Epidermal growth factor (EGF)

Answer

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

Question 5

A diabetic patient presents with a Wagner Grade 2 foot ulcer. This classification indicates:

Accepted Answer

Deep ulcer extending to tendon, capsule, or bone without osteomyelitis

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Superficial ulcer without involvement of subcutaneous tissue

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Deep ulcer with abscess or osteomyelitis

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Gangrene of the forefoot

Question 6

Which dressing type provides both autolytic debridement and maintains a moist wound environment for a moderately exudating wound?

Accepted Answer

Calcium alginate

Answer

Dry gauze

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Hydrocolloid

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Transparent film

Question 7

During wound assessment, periwound maceration is BEST addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Applying a moisture barrier/skin protectant to periwound skin

Answer

Increasing dressing change frequency

Answer

Switching to a wet-to-dry gauze dressing

Answer

Using silver-containing dressings