Wound Care Certification Practice Flashcards
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Which wound characteristic is most indicative of biofilm presence?
Answer: Wound that fails to progress despite appropriate treatment
Biofilm is strongly suspected when a wound stalls or fails to heal despite optimal standard care, as biofilm bacteria resist antibiotics and immune responses.
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?
Answer: Enzymatic debridement
Enzymatic debridement (e.g., collagenase) is safe for anticoagulated patients because it carries no bleeding risk unlike sharp debridement.
When using the ankle-brachial index (ABI) to assess lower extremity perfusion, a value of 0.45 indicates:
Answer: Severe arterial insufficiency
An ABI below 0.5 indicates severe arterial insufficiency and contraindicates compression therapy without vascular consultation.
Which growth factor plays the PRIMARY role in stimulating fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis during wound healing?
Answer: Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)
TGF-β is the primary cytokine responsible for fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition, and scar tissue formation in the proliferative phase.
A diabetic patient presents with a Wagner Grade 2 foot ulcer. This classification indicates:
Answer: Deep ulcer extending to tendon, capsule, or bone without osteomyelitis
Wagner Grade 2 describes a deep ulcer penetrating to tendon, joint capsule, or bone but without infection or osteomyelitis.
Which dressing type provides both autolytic debridement and maintains a moist wound environment for a moderately exudating wound?
Answer: Calcium alginate
Calcium alginate absorbs moderate-to-heavy exudate while forming a gel that supports autolytic debridement and maintains moisture.
During wound assessment, periwound maceration is BEST addressed by:
Answer: Applying a moisture barrier/skin protectant to periwound skin
A moisture barrier such as zinc oxide paste or a skin protectant shields periwound skin from excessive moisture and enzymatic damage.