Wound Care Proctored Test Questions & Answers
2026 | Latest Review Guide
1. The nurse determines a wound with a red, beefy wound bed should remain
moist. What is the rationale for the wound bed needing to stay moist?
to support healing by enabling granulation tissue to grow.
to determine if the area has reactive hyperemia
to decrease patient discomfort
to prevent excessive fluid loss from the body
2. What is the term used for the process of removing dead or infected tissue
from a wound?
Dressing
Debridement
Suturing
Cleansing
3. In a clinical scenario, if a nurse is changing the dressing on a surgical wound
that shows no signs of infection, which type of gloves should they use?
Sterile gloves
Non-latex gloves
Clean gloves
Vinyl gloves
4. If a patient is experiencing difficulty with the transparent dressing sticking to
their gloves during a dressing change, what should the nurse advise to
improve the process?
, The nurse should tell the patient to apply the dressing while wearing
the old gloves.
The nurse should recommend using a thicker dressing to prevent
sticking.
The nurse should suggest applying the dressing without gloves to
avoid sticking.
The nurse should advise the patient to use new gloves after
opening the supplies and before applying the dressing.
5. How will the nurse secure a Jackson-Pratt drain after emptying it?
with a safety pin, securing the drain to the side of the bedding.
with a safety pin, securing the drain to the client's gown below the
wound
with tape, securing the drain to the client's gown above the wound
with a safety pin, securing the drain to the client's gown above the
wound
6. Describe the importance of proper placement of a Jackson-Pratt drain in
wound management.
Improper placement can lead to faster healing of the wound.
The placement of a Jackson-Pratt drain is not significant as long as it is
functional.
The drain should be placed randomly to allow for flexibility in
movement.
Proper placement of a Jackson-Pratt drain is crucial to ensure
effective drainage and prevent complications such as infection or
fluid accumulation.
, 7. If a nurse mistakenly cuts the foam one-half inch smaller than the wound,
what potential issue might arise during the application of negative-pressure
wound therapy?
Excessive fluid accumulation in the wound.
Ineffective suction leading to inadequate wound healing.
Improper adhesion of the dressing to the skin.
Increased risk of infection due to exposure.
8. What are the advantages of dressings?
D. B and C
A. Removal causes minimal trauma
E. All of the above
C. Protects from bacterial contamination
B. Can cover skin grafts to keep them moist and increase attachment
9. Which statement about infection and wounds is TRUE:
some contaminated or traumatic wounds show signs of infection
early, with 2-3 days BUT a surgical wound infection usually does not
develop until the fourth or fifth postoperative day
some surgical wound infections can show signs of infection early,
within 2-3 days BUT a contaminated or traumatic wound infection
usually does not develop until the fourth or fifth day
10. If a patient presents with a hemoglobin level of 10.0 per dL and a fasting
blood glucose of 215 mg/dL, what implications might this have for their
wound healing process?
The patient will heal faster due to their elevated BMI.
2026 | Latest Review Guide
1. The nurse determines a wound with a red, beefy wound bed should remain
moist. What is the rationale for the wound bed needing to stay moist?
to support healing by enabling granulation tissue to grow.
to determine if the area has reactive hyperemia
to decrease patient discomfort
to prevent excessive fluid loss from the body
2. What is the term used for the process of removing dead or infected tissue
from a wound?
Dressing
Debridement
Suturing
Cleansing
3. In a clinical scenario, if a nurse is changing the dressing on a surgical wound
that shows no signs of infection, which type of gloves should they use?
Sterile gloves
Non-latex gloves
Clean gloves
Vinyl gloves
4. If a patient is experiencing difficulty with the transparent dressing sticking to
their gloves during a dressing change, what should the nurse advise to
improve the process?
, The nurse should tell the patient to apply the dressing while wearing
the old gloves.
The nurse should recommend using a thicker dressing to prevent
sticking.
The nurse should suggest applying the dressing without gloves to
avoid sticking.
The nurse should advise the patient to use new gloves after
opening the supplies and before applying the dressing.
5. How will the nurse secure a Jackson-Pratt drain after emptying it?
with a safety pin, securing the drain to the side of the bedding.
with a safety pin, securing the drain to the client's gown below the
wound
with tape, securing the drain to the client's gown above the wound
with a safety pin, securing the drain to the client's gown above the
wound
6. Describe the importance of proper placement of a Jackson-Pratt drain in
wound management.
Improper placement can lead to faster healing of the wound.
The placement of a Jackson-Pratt drain is not significant as long as it is
functional.
The drain should be placed randomly to allow for flexibility in
movement.
Proper placement of a Jackson-Pratt drain is crucial to ensure
effective drainage and prevent complications such as infection or
fluid accumulation.
, 7. If a nurse mistakenly cuts the foam one-half inch smaller than the wound,
what potential issue might arise during the application of negative-pressure
wound therapy?
Excessive fluid accumulation in the wound.
Ineffective suction leading to inadequate wound healing.
Improper adhesion of the dressing to the skin.
Increased risk of infection due to exposure.
8. What are the advantages of dressings?
D. B and C
A. Removal causes minimal trauma
E. All of the above
C. Protects from bacterial contamination
B. Can cover skin grafts to keep them moist and increase attachment
9. Which statement about infection and wounds is TRUE:
some contaminated or traumatic wounds show signs of infection
early, with 2-3 days BUT a surgical wound infection usually does not
develop until the fourth or fifth postoperative day
some surgical wound infections can show signs of infection early,
within 2-3 days BUT a contaminated or traumatic wound infection
usually does not develop until the fourth or fifth day
10. If a patient presents with a hemoglobin level of 10.0 per dL and a fasting
blood glucose of 215 mg/dL, what implications might this have for their
wound healing process?
The patient will heal faster due to their elevated BMI.
