Wound Care Certification Knowledge Flashcards
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Which ankle-brachial index (ABI) value indicates severe peripheral arterial disease contraindicating compression therapy?
Answer: Less than 0.5
An ABI below 0.5 indicates severe PAD, and compression therapy is contraindicated due to risk of further ischemia.
What is the primary goal of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)?
Answer: Promote angiogenesis and reduce edema
NPWT applies subatmospheric pressure to promote granulation tissue formation, angiogenesis, and reduction of wound edema.
A diabetic foot ulcer classified as Wagner Grade 3 is characterized by:
Answer: Deep ulcer with osteomyelitis or abscess
Wagner Grade 3 denotes a deep ulcer complicated by osteomyelitis, abscess, or joint infection.
Which organism is most commonly associated with necrotizing fasciitis requiring emergent surgical debridement?
Answer: Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)
Group A Streptococcus is the most frequent causative organism in monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis.
Which wound measurement technique provides the most accurate volume assessment for deep wounds?
Answer: Saline instillation
Saline instillation (filling the wound cavity with measurable saline) provides the most accurate volume for irregular deep wounds.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is most indicated for which wound condition?
Answer: Wagner Grade 3–4 diabetic foot ulcer
HBOT is evidence-based and indicated for Wagner Grade 3–4 diabetic foot ulcers with inadequate perfusion.
The Braden Scale assesses risk for pressure injury development across six subscales; the lowest possible total score indicating maximum risk is:
Answer: 6
The Braden Scale ranges from 6 (highest risk) to 23 (lowest risk), with each subscale scored 1–4 (or 1–3 for some).