Seminars 580 Questions with Answers
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the history of the WOC nursing specialty -
correct answer: patient consumers began the specialty
Essential to the practice of a WOC nurse specialist is - correct answer: Implementation,
coordination, and evaluation of specialty care
A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of a WOC nursing education
program that involves professional development, focused WOC theory and a clinical practicum.
Certification in WOC nursing is accomplished once the learner has passed exams given by the: -
correct answer: WOCNCB
Evidence-based care requires that the nurse specialist know types and levels of research when
justifying a WOC nursing practice. Select the correct ranking order for research with the highest
level of evidence first to the lowest level at the end - correct answer: randomized clinical trials,
prospective studies, case studies and expert opinion
Trends in WOC nursing care include which of the following: - correct answer: safety in patient
care, access, and outcomes research
the opposite of evidence-based practice is tradition-based (or habit-based) practice. Why is
evidence-based practice important in your management of patients? Evidence-based care: -
correct answer: verifies your clinical practice with research and protects against litigation
Which of the following statements about clinical practice guidelines is TRUE? - correct answer:
Clinical guidelines are derived from the current literature and summarize state of the art care
for specific healthcare issues
, The epidermis and dermis are the two layers of the skin. What cells primarily comprise the
epidermis? - correct answer: keratinocytes
The primary function of the skin is to provide a barrier between the internal and external
environments. Which of the following statements demonstrates that function? - correct answer:
The skin is protected against pathogenic invasion with an acid pH
What is the benefit in the skin maintaining an acid mantel (pH 4.5-6.5)? - correct answer:
retards growth of skin pathogens
structures of the epidermis include appendages. Examples of epidermal appendages are hair
follicles and sebaceous glands. Why are they important structures for wound healing? - correct
answer: These epidermal skin appendages are lined with epithelial cells
How does aging alter the skin's epidermal turnover and other key cellular processes? - correct
answer: prolongs the rate of cell turnover (>28 days), decreases collagen production and blood
flow to the skin
emollients such as (ie silicone, dimethicone, ceramides) and humectants (urea, lactic acid,
glycerin, alpha hydroxy acids) are used in routine evidence-based skin care. How does each
affect the skin? - correct answer: Emollients soften and provide lipids for the skin. Humectants
attract moisture to the skin
Which cell located in the dermis has a primary function of producing connective tissue and the
extracellular matrix, specifically the production of collagen (dermal building blocks) and elastin
(tensile strength) and fibronectin, which binds extracellular matrix proteins? - correct answer:
fibroblasts
The dermis contains epidermal appendages - hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands. Why
are the epidermal appendages important in wound healing? - correct answer: these structures
are lined with epithelial cells useful in wound healing
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the history of the WOC nursing specialty -
correct answer: patient consumers began the specialty
Essential to the practice of a WOC nurse specialist is - correct answer: Implementation,
coordination, and evaluation of specialty care
A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of a WOC nursing education
program that involves professional development, focused WOC theory and a clinical practicum.
Certification in WOC nursing is accomplished once the learner has passed exams given by the: -
correct answer: WOCNCB
Evidence-based care requires that the nurse specialist know types and levels of research when
justifying a WOC nursing practice. Select the correct ranking order for research with the highest
level of evidence first to the lowest level at the end - correct answer: randomized clinical trials,
prospective studies, case studies and expert opinion
Trends in WOC nursing care include which of the following: - correct answer: safety in patient
care, access, and outcomes research
the opposite of evidence-based practice is tradition-based (or habit-based) practice. Why is
evidence-based practice important in your management of patients? Evidence-based care: -
correct answer: verifies your clinical practice with research and protects against litigation
Which of the following statements about clinical practice guidelines is TRUE? - correct answer:
Clinical guidelines are derived from the current literature and summarize state of the art care
for specific healthcare issues
, The epidermis and dermis are the two layers of the skin. What cells primarily comprise the
epidermis? - correct answer: keratinocytes
The primary function of the skin is to provide a barrier between the internal and external
environments. Which of the following statements demonstrates that function? - correct answer:
The skin is protected against pathogenic invasion with an acid pH
What is the benefit in the skin maintaining an acid mantel (pH 4.5-6.5)? - correct answer:
retards growth of skin pathogens
structures of the epidermis include appendages. Examples of epidermal appendages are hair
follicles and sebaceous glands. Why are they important structures for wound healing? - correct
answer: These epidermal skin appendages are lined with epithelial cells
How does aging alter the skin's epidermal turnover and other key cellular processes? - correct
answer: prolongs the rate of cell turnover (>28 days), decreases collagen production and blood
flow to the skin
emollients such as (ie silicone, dimethicone, ceramides) and humectants (urea, lactic acid,
glycerin, alpha hydroxy acids) are used in routine evidence-based skin care. How does each
affect the skin? - correct answer: Emollients soften and provide lipids for the skin. Humectants
attract moisture to the skin
Which cell located in the dermis has a primary function of producing connective tissue and the
extracellular matrix, specifically the production of collagen (dermal building blocks) and elastin
(tensile strength) and fibronectin, which binds extracellular matrix proteins? - correct answer:
fibroblasts
The dermis contains epidermal appendages - hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands. Why
are the epidermal appendages important in wound healing? - correct answer: these structures
are lined with epithelial cells useful in wound healing
