NPTE-PTA Integumentary System

Question 1

A pressure injury that presents with partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 2

Answer

Stage 1

Answer

Stage 3

Answer

Stage 4

Question 2

The rule of nines estimates burn surface area. The entire head and neck accounts for:

Accepted Answer

9%

Answer

4.5%

Answer

18%

Answer

36%

Question 3

Which wound dressing maintains a moist environment and is appropriate for a clean, granulating wound?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocolloid dressing

Answer

Dry gauze

Answer

Wet-to-dry dressing

Answer

Calcium alginate

Question 4

Ankle-brachial index (ABI) below 0.5 indicates:

Accepted Answer

Severe arterial insufficiency with rest pain risk

Answer

Normal circulation

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Mild arterial insufficiency

Answer

Moderate arterial insufficiency

Question 5

Venous stasis ulcers typically occur at which location on the lower extremity?

Accepted Answer

Medial malleolus and gaiter area

Answer

Tips of toes

Answer

Heel

Answer

Dorsum of foot

Question 6

Which type of debridement uses selective enzymatic agents applied to necrotic tissue?

Accepted Answer

Enzymatic debridement

Answer

Sharp debridement

Answer

Autolytic debridement

Answer

Mechanical debridement