WOCN Wound Exam questions with correct answers 2024 solved
WOCN Wound Exam questions with correct answers 2024 solved Goals of wound assessment - answer-1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? - answer-Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? - answer-BG <180 for leukocyte function; <140 for healing A1C <7 for most, <8 if hx of severe hypoglycemia, advanced comorbidities, limited life expectancy Why is nutrition relevant to wound healing? - answer-Muscle or SubQ wasting increases risk of pressure/shear damage malnourished pt unable to synthesize and cross-link collagen normally protein deficiency increases risk of infection What effect do low zinc levels have on wound healing? - answer-compromise collagen synthesis/crosslinking What amino acids are essential for collagen synthesis? What is the effect of stress on the
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