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

Biofilm is strongly suspected when a wound stalls or fails to heal despite optimal standard care, as biofilm bacteria resist antibiotics and immune responses.

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

Enzymatic debridement (e.g., collagenase) is safe for anticoagulated patients because it carries no bleeding risk unlike sharp debridement.

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

An ABI below 0.5 indicates severe arterial insufficiency and contraindicates compression therapy without vascular consultation.

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

TGF-β is the primary cytokine responsible for fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition, and scar tissue formation in the proliferative phase.

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

Answer

Wagner Grade 2 describes a deep ulcer penetrating to tendon, joint capsule, or bone but without infection or osteomyelitis.

Wound Care Certification Exam Practice Test

Wound Care Certification Exam Practice Test

Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Practice 2