Emory Wound Final Exam Study Guide Latest Update
2026 | Wound Care | Pass Exam Prep
1. Manifestations of necrotizing fasciitis may include:
Afebrile
Erythema with no crepitus
Severe pain (out of proportion to exam findings)
No extremity edema
2. What is one common management strategy for cellulitis?
Cryotherapy
Physical therapy
Surgical intervention
Antibiotic therapy
3. What is most important in the management of cellulitis?
Oral or parenteral antibiotics
Incision and drainage of severe lesions
Topical application of an antibiotic
Burow solution compresses
4. Enzymatic debridement uses agents such as
collagenase or trypsin
tephelane and vitamin C
hypersomotic solutions
, hyposomotic solutions
5. What is the primary method recommended for cleansing a clean wound?
Use saline solution or clean water.
Use alcohol wipes for disinfection.
Rinse with vinegar.
Apply hydrogen peroxide directly.
6. Describe the significance of ankle pressure measurements in the context of
critical limb ischemia.
Ankle pressure is irrelevant to limb health.
Ankle pressure is only relevant for diabetic patients.
Higher ankle pressures always indicate better healing.
Ankle pressure measurements help determine blood flow
adequacy, with values less than 50 mmHg indicating critical limb
ischemia.
7. Describe the significance of an ABI value between 0.91 and 0.99 in the
context of lower extremity arterial disease.
An ABI value above 1.10 indicates severe arterial disease.
An ABI value of 1.00 indicates complete arterial blockage.
An ABI value between 0.91 and 0.99 indicates borderline perfusion,
suggesting that there may be some degree of arterial insufficiency.
An ABI value below 0.90 indicates normal perfusion and healthy
arteries.
,8. Describe the significance of consulting an orthopedic surgeon for wounds
that extend to bone.
Consulting a general practitioner is sufficient for all wound types.
Consulting an orthopedic surgeon is crucial for assessing potential
bone infection and determining appropriate surgical intervention.
Consulting a physical therapist aids in wound dressing techniques.
Consulting a dermatologist is important for managing skin infections.
9. Describe the role of granulation tissue in the wound healing process.
Granulation tissue provides a scaffold for new tissue formation and
promotes healing by supplying nutrients and oxygen.
Granulation tissue acts as a barrier to prevent infection.
Granulation tissue replaces all types of tissue in the body.
Granulation tissue is primarily responsible for pain sensation in
wounds.
10. Which of the following is an instance when debridement would be
contraindicated?
Inadequate blood flow
Lack of trained professionals
Patient is unwilling
Wound is sealed with eschar
All of the above
11. ABI <0.85 indicates:
significant venous occlusive disease
, a non-compressible artery
ruptured arterial or venous vessels
significant arterial occlusive disease
12. A patient with a chronic wound presents with signs of acute infection. What
should be the immediate course of action regarding intermittent
compression therapy?
Increase the pressure settings to manage the infection.
Continue therapy to promote healing.
Consult a nutritionist for dietary changes.
Discontinue the therapy until the infection is resolved.
13. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with a dry, deep tunneled wound
that is not healing, what dressing strategy should be implemented to
enhance healing?
Use dry gauze to absorb any drainage.
Apply moisture-retentive dressings to maintain a moist wound
environment.
Cover the wound with a transparent film dressing only.
Apply a topical antibiotic and leave the wound uncovered.
14. What is the primary purpose of using advanced therapies like negative
pressure wound therapy in wound management?
To promote healing and reduce complications
To prevent infection
To increase blood glucose levels
2026 | Wound Care | Pass Exam Prep
1. Manifestations of necrotizing fasciitis may include:
Afebrile
Erythema with no crepitus
Severe pain (out of proportion to exam findings)
No extremity edema
2. What is one common management strategy for cellulitis?
Cryotherapy
Physical therapy
Surgical intervention
Antibiotic therapy
3. What is most important in the management of cellulitis?
Oral or parenteral antibiotics
Incision and drainage of severe lesions
Topical application of an antibiotic
Burow solution compresses
4. Enzymatic debridement uses agents such as
collagenase or trypsin
tephelane and vitamin C
hypersomotic solutions
, hyposomotic solutions
5. What is the primary method recommended for cleansing a clean wound?
Use saline solution or clean water.
Use alcohol wipes for disinfection.
Rinse with vinegar.
Apply hydrogen peroxide directly.
6. Describe the significance of ankle pressure measurements in the context of
critical limb ischemia.
Ankle pressure is irrelevant to limb health.
Ankle pressure is only relevant for diabetic patients.
Higher ankle pressures always indicate better healing.
Ankle pressure measurements help determine blood flow
adequacy, with values less than 50 mmHg indicating critical limb
ischemia.
7. Describe the significance of an ABI value between 0.91 and 0.99 in the
context of lower extremity arterial disease.
An ABI value above 1.10 indicates severe arterial disease.
An ABI value of 1.00 indicates complete arterial blockage.
An ABI value between 0.91 and 0.99 indicates borderline perfusion,
suggesting that there may be some degree of arterial insufficiency.
An ABI value below 0.90 indicates normal perfusion and healthy
arteries.
,8. Describe the significance of consulting an orthopedic surgeon for wounds
that extend to bone.
Consulting a general practitioner is sufficient for all wound types.
Consulting an orthopedic surgeon is crucial for assessing potential
bone infection and determining appropriate surgical intervention.
Consulting a physical therapist aids in wound dressing techniques.
Consulting a dermatologist is important for managing skin infections.
9. Describe the role of granulation tissue in the wound healing process.
Granulation tissue provides a scaffold for new tissue formation and
promotes healing by supplying nutrients and oxygen.
Granulation tissue acts as a barrier to prevent infection.
Granulation tissue replaces all types of tissue in the body.
Granulation tissue is primarily responsible for pain sensation in
wounds.
10. Which of the following is an instance when debridement would be
contraindicated?
Inadequate blood flow
Lack of trained professionals
Patient is unwilling
Wound is sealed with eschar
All of the above
11. ABI <0.85 indicates:
significant venous occlusive disease
, a non-compressible artery
ruptured arterial or venous vessels
significant arterial occlusive disease
12. A patient with a chronic wound presents with signs of acute infection. What
should be the immediate course of action regarding intermittent
compression therapy?
Increase the pressure settings to manage the infection.
Continue therapy to promote healing.
Consult a nutritionist for dietary changes.
Discontinue the therapy until the infection is resolved.
13. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with a dry, deep tunneled wound
that is not healing, what dressing strategy should be implemented to
enhance healing?
Use dry gauze to absorb any drainage.
Apply moisture-retentive dressings to maintain a moist wound
environment.
Cover the wound with a transparent film dressing only.
Apply a topical antibiotic and leave the wound uncovered.
14. What is the primary purpose of using advanced therapies like negative
pressure wound therapy in wound management?
To promote healing and reduce complications
To prevent infection
To increase blood glucose levels
