Wound Care Certification Exam Prep 2026 | Practice Questions, Rationales & Comprehensive Review Guide

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1. What is the primary purpose of multi-layer compression in the
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management of pressure ulcers?
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p q To provide cushioning for the ulcer
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p q To promote venous return and reduce edema
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p q To prevent infection in the wound
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p q To increase blood flow to the ulcer site
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2. Friction and shearing can lead to?
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p q Skin injury that could result in infection and pressure ulcers
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3. Describe why sustained (continuous) compression might be
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contraindicated in certain patients.
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p q Sustained compression helps in healing by increasing blood
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flow.
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Sustained compression is only contraindicated for stage IV
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ulcers.
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further tissue damage in patients with compromised
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4. For individuals who have progressed diabetes with associated
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peripheral neuropathy, what recommendation should you make?
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, p q Not wear shoes when at home
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5. If a patient has a low Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) reading, what
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clinical implications might this have for their treatment plan?
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p q No change in treatment plan is necessary.
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6. The patient is using a bed that uses small round beads and air to
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help distribute weight. The nurse is getting ready to change the
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sheets on which type of bed?
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7. What is assessed by the ankle-brachial index (ABI)?
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