WCEI - NAWCO (WCC) UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

WCEI - NAWCO (WCC) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
alginates - CORRECT ANSWER - absorb exudate and maintain a moist wound environment.
They are best for wounds with heavy exudate (full partial thickness, bleeding, infected)


alginate contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER - third-degree burns
minimal exudate or dry
eschar


collagen indications - CORRECT ANSWER - partial/full thickness
minimal to heavy drainage
skin grafts/donor sites
chronic non-healing


Collagen Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER - third degree burns
sensitive to bovine, porcine, ovine, avian
eschar


T or F? Foam dressings can be used on hypergranulation tissue - CORRECT ANSWER - true



hydrocolloid indications - CORRECT ANSWER - non-infected
necrotic or granular
dry
protect newly healed skin


hydrocolloid contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER - Do not use this dressing on