WCC EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS PASSED
ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST
VERSION
The cell responsible for building new granulation tissue - CORRECT ANSWER
fibroblast
Cells involved in epithelialization - CORRECT ANSWER keratinocytes
Cells which can kill bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER macrophages and
polymorphonuclear neutrophils
To assist with managing a wound that is hypo granular: - CORRECT ANSWER lightly
fill the wound base with gauze to prevent premature epithelialization
Chronic wounds contain - CORRECT ANSWER high levels of MMPs and low levels of
TIMPs
Surgical wound dehiscence is most often due to: - CORRECT ANSWER insufficient
collagen tensile strength
A severely contaminated wound should be allowed to close by: - CORRECT ANSWER
secondary wound closure
cell surface receptors that allow cells to reversibly bind to the extracellular matrix to
achieve cell migration - CORRECT ANSWER Integrins
The maximum strength that a scar tissue can attain after the occurrence of remodeling
is: - CORRECT ANSWER 80%
The maturation and remodeling phase of wound healing typically lasts for: - CORRECT
ANSWER six months to two years.
Cells that can be found in the dermis are: - CORRECT ANSWER fibroblasts
The stratum corneum can be found in the: - CORRECT ANSWER epidermis
A full-thickness wound involves the following tissue layers: - CORRECT ANSWER
epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue
,A stage 2 pressure injury can also be described as a ________ lesion. - CORRECT
ANSWER partial-thickness
A callus is caused by a build-up of cells within the stratum basale. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Mast cells produce the following substance: - CORRECT ANSWER histamine
When examining a patient's wound, you notice gray-black, dry, leathery-appearing,
irregular fibrous tissue. What do you suspect this structure is? - CORRECT ANSWER
Nonviable joint capsule
When examining a patient's wound, you notice regularly arranged red tissue. What do
you suspect this structure is? - CORRECT ANSWER Muscle
The subcutaneous tissue consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER adipose tissue and fascia
Partial-thickness wounds heal ___ than full-thickness wounds - CORRECT ANSWER
faster
Wounds should heal faster if both the patient and the patient's wound are kept ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER warm
Surgical wounds heal ___ than traumatic wounds - CORRECT ANSWER faster
Change in wound surface area can be used to predict wound healing. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Covering a wound with a dressing facilitates wound healing because a dry wound
progresses through the phases of inflammation more ___ than a moist wound. -
CORRECT ANSWER slowly
Serial debridement facilitates wound healing by removing ___ to healing - CORRECT
ANSWER barriers
Wound debridement is vital to wound healing and should be completed despite a
patient's pain complaint. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Wet-to-dry dressings impair wound healing by traumatizing healthy ___ tissue -
CORRECT ANSWER granulation
Antiseptics should routinely be used as: - CORRECT ANSWER surgical scrubs
occurs when the tissue under the wound edges becomes eroded - CORRECT
ANSWER Undermining
, Necrotic tissue that is yellow or tan in color and stringy or mucinous in consistency is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER slough
Which of the following types of wound drainage would be considered normal? Drainage
that is ___ in consistency and pale ___ in color. - CORRECT ANSWER thin, yellow
Periwound erythema can be a sign of ___ and a normal sign of ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER infection, inflammation
When assessing for periwound edema, your thumb leaves an impression about 2-4 mm
in depth that rebounds in less than 15 seconds. How would you describe your results? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2+ pitting edema
2mm slight pitting
Disappears QUICKLY
No visible distortion - CORRECT ANSWER +1 pitting edema
Deep pitting, indentation remains for a short time (<1 min). - CORRECT ANSWER +3
pitting edema
Very deep pitting, indentation lasts beyond a few seconds (2-3 min). Swelling is
excessive, skin may appear blistered, oozing of fluid may occur. - CORRECT
ANSWER +4 pitting edema
When palpating your patient's tibialis posterior artery pulse, you feel it is normal. What
grade would you assign it? - CORRECT ANSWER +2
Normal capillary refill is: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 seconds
Wound-related goals should be: - CORRECT ANSWER specific, time dependent, and
measurable
A pressure injury should be classified using: - CORRECT ANSWER the staging system
and/or extent of tissue involved
Contraindications for sharp debridement? Areas that cannot be adequately ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER visualized
Surgical debridement is indicated for all of the following EXCEPT: when another form of
___ will suffice. - CORRECT ANSWER debridement
Biologic debridement may assist with wound debridement because larvae produce
enzymes that degrade ___ tissue without harming living tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER
necrotic
CORRECT ANSWERS PASSED
ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST
VERSION
The cell responsible for building new granulation tissue - CORRECT ANSWER
fibroblast
Cells involved in epithelialization - CORRECT ANSWER keratinocytes
Cells which can kill bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER macrophages and
polymorphonuclear neutrophils
To assist with managing a wound that is hypo granular: - CORRECT ANSWER lightly
fill the wound base with gauze to prevent premature epithelialization
Chronic wounds contain - CORRECT ANSWER high levels of MMPs and low levels of
TIMPs
Surgical wound dehiscence is most often due to: - CORRECT ANSWER insufficient
collagen tensile strength
A severely contaminated wound should be allowed to close by: - CORRECT ANSWER
secondary wound closure
cell surface receptors that allow cells to reversibly bind to the extracellular matrix to
achieve cell migration - CORRECT ANSWER Integrins
The maximum strength that a scar tissue can attain after the occurrence of remodeling
is: - CORRECT ANSWER 80%
The maturation and remodeling phase of wound healing typically lasts for: - CORRECT
ANSWER six months to two years.
Cells that can be found in the dermis are: - CORRECT ANSWER fibroblasts
The stratum corneum can be found in the: - CORRECT ANSWER epidermis
A full-thickness wound involves the following tissue layers: - CORRECT ANSWER
epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue
,A stage 2 pressure injury can also be described as a ________ lesion. - CORRECT
ANSWER partial-thickness
A callus is caused by a build-up of cells within the stratum basale. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Mast cells produce the following substance: - CORRECT ANSWER histamine
When examining a patient's wound, you notice gray-black, dry, leathery-appearing,
irregular fibrous tissue. What do you suspect this structure is? - CORRECT ANSWER
Nonviable joint capsule
When examining a patient's wound, you notice regularly arranged red tissue. What do
you suspect this structure is? - CORRECT ANSWER Muscle
The subcutaneous tissue consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER adipose tissue and fascia
Partial-thickness wounds heal ___ than full-thickness wounds - CORRECT ANSWER
faster
Wounds should heal faster if both the patient and the patient's wound are kept ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER warm
Surgical wounds heal ___ than traumatic wounds - CORRECT ANSWER faster
Change in wound surface area can be used to predict wound healing. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Covering a wound with a dressing facilitates wound healing because a dry wound
progresses through the phases of inflammation more ___ than a moist wound. -
CORRECT ANSWER slowly
Serial debridement facilitates wound healing by removing ___ to healing - CORRECT
ANSWER barriers
Wound debridement is vital to wound healing and should be completed despite a
patient's pain complaint. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Wet-to-dry dressings impair wound healing by traumatizing healthy ___ tissue -
CORRECT ANSWER granulation
Antiseptics should routinely be used as: - CORRECT ANSWER surgical scrubs
occurs when the tissue under the wound edges becomes eroded - CORRECT
ANSWER Undermining
, Necrotic tissue that is yellow or tan in color and stringy or mucinous in consistency is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER slough
Which of the following types of wound drainage would be considered normal? Drainage
that is ___ in consistency and pale ___ in color. - CORRECT ANSWER thin, yellow
Periwound erythema can be a sign of ___ and a normal sign of ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER infection, inflammation
When assessing for periwound edema, your thumb leaves an impression about 2-4 mm
in depth that rebounds in less than 15 seconds. How would you describe your results? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2+ pitting edema
2mm slight pitting
Disappears QUICKLY
No visible distortion - CORRECT ANSWER +1 pitting edema
Deep pitting, indentation remains for a short time (<1 min). - CORRECT ANSWER +3
pitting edema
Very deep pitting, indentation lasts beyond a few seconds (2-3 min). Swelling is
excessive, skin may appear blistered, oozing of fluid may occur. - CORRECT
ANSWER +4 pitting edema
When palpating your patient's tibialis posterior artery pulse, you feel it is normal. What
grade would you assign it? - CORRECT ANSWER +2
Normal capillary refill is: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 seconds
Wound-related goals should be: - CORRECT ANSWER specific, time dependent, and
measurable
A pressure injury should be classified using: - CORRECT ANSWER the staging system
and/or extent of tissue involved
Contraindications for sharp debridement? Areas that cannot be adequately ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER visualized
Surgical debridement is indicated for all of the following EXCEPT: when another form of
___ will suffice. - CORRECT ANSWER debridement
Biologic debridement may assist with wound debridement because larvae produce
enzymes that degrade ___ tissue without harming living tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER
necrotic
