Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Wound Bed Preparation Techniques 4

Question 1

Which concentration of normal saline is recommended for wound irrigation per WOCN and AHRQ guidelines?

Accepted Answer

0.9% saline (normal saline)

Answer

0.9% normal saline is the recommended irrigation solution as it is isotonic, non-cytotoxic, and effective for wound cleansing.

Question 2

Periwound maceration is MOST likely caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate moisture balance with excessive exudate pooling on intact skin

Answer

Maceration occurs when excess wound exudate pools on intact periwound skin, breaking down skin integrity.

Question 3

A wound care specialist selects larval (maggot) debridement therapy for a patient. What is a CONTRAINDICATION to this therapy?

Accepted Answer

Wounds communicating with body cavities or organs

Answer

Larval debridement is contraindicated in wounds with fistulae or communication with body cavities due to risk of larvae migration.

Question 4

Which statement about hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solutions used in wound bed preparation is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

HOCl at appropriate concentrations is bactericidal and biocompatible with healing tissue

Answer

Electrolyzed HOCl solutions are effective antimicrobials that are biocompatible at appropriate concentrations, making them suitable for chronic wound management.

Question 5

When assessing wound bed tissue types, which color is associated with non-viable, dry necrotic tissue (eschar)?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Black or dark brown eschar represents dry, desiccated necrotic tissue that must be debrided to allow wound healing.

Wound Care Certification Exam Practice Test

Wound Care Certification Exam Practice Test

Wound Care Certification Exam Wound Care Certification Wound Bed Preparation Techniques 4