WOUND CARE WCEI ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● What is the term used for instances in which a patient is treated
without informed consent?
Medical battery
Medical hiccup
Medical mishap
Medical uncertainty.
Answer: medical battery. this is true regardless of the severity of degree
of treatment (life-saving procedure or a minor but harmful or offensive
contact)
●● What is one strategy you can implement for patients who are non-
adherent? explain you are an expert & know better than they do
give verbal instructions only on the treatment plan
discharge the pt from services without notice
make complex instructions easier to understand & follow.
Answer: Make complex instructions easier to understand and follow.
The reason for non-adherence may be as simple as not understanding
complex treatment plans.
,●● For a wound to be classified as recalcitrant, it would need to fail to
show progress to multiple interventions after a period of: 1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks.
Answer: 2-4 weeks. in general, wounds that are being appropriately
managed show measurable progress within 2-4 weeks
●● What is one problem with evidence-based practice in wound care?
The research is conflicting on which interventions are appropriate for
safe care.
The research is not supported by nationally recognized organizations.
Too much research exists for the clinician to make an informed decision
about interventions.
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness & safety of many
wound interventions..
Answer: Very little research exists to support the effectiveness and safety
of many wound interventions. While randomized controlled trials are
minimal, other types of research (integrative reviews, meta-analyses)
can help support the effectiveness of interventions.
●● What law provides a set of national standards for the protection of a
patient's individually identifiable health information? HIPA, HIPAA,
HPAA, IPPA.
,Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
HIPAA requires professionals get written authorization from the patient
before sharing their information for purposes other than for treatment,
payment & healthcare operations.
●● Melanin decreases the synthesis of what vitamin? A, B, D, K.
Answer: vitamin D. while melanin decreases vitamin D synthesis, it
does not completely stop it
●● The percent of blood made up of RBCs is measured by: Erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR)
Hematocrit (Hct)
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Red blood cell count (RBC).
Answer: hematocrit. normal hct 38.3-48.6% in men, 35.5-44.9% in
women
●● The protein collagen is responsible for the skin's:
Elastic recoil
Sensation
Tensil strength
Thermoregulation.
Answer: tensile strength. collagen is produced by fibroblasts in the
dermis
, ●● What cell in the epidermis is responsible for creating the tough,
flexible waterproof covering on the skin's surface? Fibroblasts
Keratinocytes
Langerhans
Melanocytes.
Answer: keratinocytes. older cells move closer to the surface of the skin
& begin to flatten, lose their cellular contents & make keratin, a fibrous
protein that makes the epidermis tough
●● What is produced when sweat and sebum mix on the skin? Acid
mantle
Collagen
Keratin
Melanin.
Answer: acid mantle. the acid mantle is an acidic coating of the skin that
delays growth of microorganisms on the skin
●● What is the pH of the skin?
3-4.5
4-6.8
5.5-7
6.8-8.2.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● What is the term used for instances in which a patient is treated
without informed consent?
Medical battery
Medical hiccup
Medical mishap
Medical uncertainty.
Answer: medical battery. this is true regardless of the severity of degree
of treatment (life-saving procedure or a minor but harmful or offensive
contact)
●● What is one strategy you can implement for patients who are non-
adherent? explain you are an expert & know better than they do
give verbal instructions only on the treatment plan
discharge the pt from services without notice
make complex instructions easier to understand & follow.
Answer: Make complex instructions easier to understand and follow.
The reason for non-adherence may be as simple as not understanding
complex treatment plans.
,●● For a wound to be classified as recalcitrant, it would need to fail to
show progress to multiple interventions after a period of: 1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks.
Answer: 2-4 weeks. in general, wounds that are being appropriately
managed show measurable progress within 2-4 weeks
●● What is one problem with evidence-based practice in wound care?
The research is conflicting on which interventions are appropriate for
safe care.
The research is not supported by nationally recognized organizations.
Too much research exists for the clinician to make an informed decision
about interventions.
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness & safety of many
wound interventions..
Answer: Very little research exists to support the effectiveness and safety
of many wound interventions. While randomized controlled trials are
minimal, other types of research (integrative reviews, meta-analyses)
can help support the effectiveness of interventions.
●● What law provides a set of national standards for the protection of a
patient's individually identifiable health information? HIPA, HIPAA,
HPAA, IPPA.
,Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
HIPAA requires professionals get written authorization from the patient
before sharing their information for purposes other than for treatment,
payment & healthcare operations.
●● Melanin decreases the synthesis of what vitamin? A, B, D, K.
Answer: vitamin D. while melanin decreases vitamin D synthesis, it
does not completely stop it
●● The percent of blood made up of RBCs is measured by: Erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR)
Hematocrit (Hct)
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Red blood cell count (RBC).
Answer: hematocrit. normal hct 38.3-48.6% in men, 35.5-44.9% in
women
●● The protein collagen is responsible for the skin's:
Elastic recoil
Sensation
Tensil strength
Thermoregulation.
Answer: tensile strength. collagen is produced by fibroblasts in the
dermis
, ●● What cell in the epidermis is responsible for creating the tough,
flexible waterproof covering on the skin's surface? Fibroblasts
Keratinocytes
Langerhans
Melanocytes.
Answer: keratinocytes. older cells move closer to the surface of the skin
& begin to flatten, lose their cellular contents & make keratin, a fibrous
protein that makes the epidermis tough
●● What is produced when sweat and sebum mix on the skin? Acid
mantle
Collagen
Keratin
Melanin.
Answer: acid mantle. the acid mantle is an acidic coating of the skin that
delays growth of microorganisms on the skin
●● What is the pH of the skin?
3-4.5
4-6.8
5.5-7
6.8-8.2.
