CWS self-assessment QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS RATED A+
Partial-thickness wounds healed by which of the following processes - correct answer ✔✔
Epidermal resurfacing
The primary function of the fibroblast includes - correct answer ✔✔ Collagen synthesis
Which are the following statements is true regarding the inflammatory phase of wound healing
- correct answer ✔✔ The primary cells involved or leukocytes
Which still is primarily responsible for contraction - correct answer ✔✔ Myofibroblast
Which are the following descriptions is most characteristic of venous ulcers - correct answer
✔✔ Commonly occur in the gaiter area with irregular wound edges and large exudate
Which are the following best reflects adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation needed for
wound healing - correct answer ✔✔ TC PO2 greater than 40 mmHg
At what level of leg elevation is the client likely to receive the best edema reduction - correct
answer ✔✔ Leg elevated 18 cm (7-8 inches) above the level of the heart
An ambulatory patient with dependent edema secondary to chronic venous insufficiency
without an open wound requires which of the following levels of compression - correct answer
✔✔ Class II 30-40 mmHg
Which are the following cells are found in the dermis - correct answer ✔✔ Fibroblasts
,Which are the following is the major protein component of the dermis - correct answer ✔✔
Collagen
Which are the following is not synthesized by the fibroblast - correct answer ✔✔ Histamines
Fibroblasts primarily synthesize which type of collagen during formation of granulation tissue -
correct answer ✔✔ Type 3
The process by which leukocytes begin adhering to the endothelium is termed neutrophilic -
correct answer ✔✔ Margination
One of the earliest presenting symptoms in atherosclerosis that limits the patient's ability to
ambulate long distance is - correct answer ✔✔ Intermittent claudication
Which of the following is not a characteristic of venous leg ulcers - correct answer ✔✔ Round
symmetrical wound borders
Which are the following dressing materials would most likely be utilized for the management of
granulating venous ulcer with significant drainage in a bedbound patient - correct answer ✔✔
Foam dressing and a multilayer elastic compression bandage
The reproductive layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum - correct answer ✔✔
Germinativum or Basal layer
The epidermis receives vascular nourishment from the - correct answer ✔✔ Papillary dermis
A cell that is a significant source of growth factors is the - correct answer ✔✔ Macrophage
, The molecular environment of a chronic wound is characterized by - correct answer ✔✔
Increased level of proteases
Which are the following is an intervention used for a purpose other than for a wound of venous
insufficiency etiology in an ambulatory patient - correct answer ✔✔ TED hose with an
absorbent dressing
Breast pain is indicative of - correct answer ✔✔ Advanced occlusive disease of 90% or more
occlusion
Intermittent claudication is the type of pain that - correct answer ✔✔ Is triggered by
ambulation
Which are the following ABI values as indicative of calcification of vessel wall in a person with
diabetes - correct answer ✔✔ > 1.3
Maintenance of eschar covered arterial heel ulcer is preferred when - correct answer ✔✔
Indications of an infection are absent with limited potential for healing
Which are the following scenarios is most likely indicative of coexisting arterial disease in a
patient with a venous ulcer - correct answer ✔✔ ABI value is < 0.70
Lipodermatosclerosis is associated with - correct answer ✔✔ Hardening of the dermis and
subcutaneous tissue
The overlapping phases of acute wound healing occur in the following order and include -
correct answer ✔✔ Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, remodeling
The primary cause of venous disease is - correct answer ✔✔ Incompetent valves
ANSWERS RATED A+
Partial-thickness wounds healed by which of the following processes - correct answer ✔✔
Epidermal resurfacing
The primary function of the fibroblast includes - correct answer ✔✔ Collagen synthesis
Which are the following statements is true regarding the inflammatory phase of wound healing
- correct answer ✔✔ The primary cells involved or leukocytes
Which still is primarily responsible for contraction - correct answer ✔✔ Myofibroblast
Which are the following descriptions is most characteristic of venous ulcers - correct answer
✔✔ Commonly occur in the gaiter area with irregular wound edges and large exudate
Which are the following best reflects adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation needed for
wound healing - correct answer ✔✔ TC PO2 greater than 40 mmHg
At what level of leg elevation is the client likely to receive the best edema reduction - correct
answer ✔✔ Leg elevated 18 cm (7-8 inches) above the level of the heart
An ambulatory patient with dependent edema secondary to chronic venous insufficiency
without an open wound requires which of the following levels of compression - correct answer
✔✔ Class II 30-40 mmHg
Which are the following cells are found in the dermis - correct answer ✔✔ Fibroblasts
,Which are the following is the major protein component of the dermis - correct answer ✔✔
Collagen
Which are the following is not synthesized by the fibroblast - correct answer ✔✔ Histamines
Fibroblasts primarily synthesize which type of collagen during formation of granulation tissue -
correct answer ✔✔ Type 3
The process by which leukocytes begin adhering to the endothelium is termed neutrophilic -
correct answer ✔✔ Margination
One of the earliest presenting symptoms in atherosclerosis that limits the patient's ability to
ambulate long distance is - correct answer ✔✔ Intermittent claudication
Which of the following is not a characteristic of venous leg ulcers - correct answer ✔✔ Round
symmetrical wound borders
Which are the following dressing materials would most likely be utilized for the management of
granulating venous ulcer with significant drainage in a bedbound patient - correct answer ✔✔
Foam dressing and a multilayer elastic compression bandage
The reproductive layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum - correct answer ✔✔
Germinativum or Basal layer
The epidermis receives vascular nourishment from the - correct answer ✔✔ Papillary dermis
A cell that is a significant source of growth factors is the - correct answer ✔✔ Macrophage
, The molecular environment of a chronic wound is characterized by - correct answer ✔✔
Increased level of proteases
Which are the following is an intervention used for a purpose other than for a wound of venous
insufficiency etiology in an ambulatory patient - correct answer ✔✔ TED hose with an
absorbent dressing
Breast pain is indicative of - correct answer ✔✔ Advanced occlusive disease of 90% or more
occlusion
Intermittent claudication is the type of pain that - correct answer ✔✔ Is triggered by
ambulation
Which are the following ABI values as indicative of calcification of vessel wall in a person with
diabetes - correct answer ✔✔ > 1.3
Maintenance of eschar covered arterial heel ulcer is preferred when - correct answer ✔✔
Indications of an infection are absent with limited potential for healing
Which are the following scenarios is most likely indicative of coexisting arterial disease in a
patient with a venous ulcer - correct answer ✔✔ ABI value is < 0.70
Lipodermatosclerosis is associated with - correct answer ✔✔ Hardening of the dermis and
subcutaneous tissue
The overlapping phases of acute wound healing occur in the following order and include -
correct answer ✔✔ Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, remodeling
The primary cause of venous disease is - correct answer ✔✔ Incompetent valves
