Wound Care and Healing
Multiple-Choice Exam Questions (201–250)
Pressure Injury Assessment
Question 201. Which area is at highest risk for pressure injury in a patient lying supine?
A. Forearm
B. Abdomen
✅ C. Sacrum and heels
D. Upper arm
Correct Answer: C
Question 202. A pressure injury develops when tissue compression exceeds capillary pressure for a
prolonged period. This results in:
A. Increased oxygen delivery
B. Enhanced healing
✅ C. Tissue ischemia and necrosis
D. Improved circulation
Correct Answer: C
Question 203. Which patient finding requires immediate pressure injury prevention measures?
A. Independent ambulation
,B. Healthy skin turgor
✅ C. Immobility with decreased sensation
D. Normal nutrition
Correct Answer: C
Question 204. Which nursing intervention reduces heel pressure?
A. Applying heat packs
✅ B. Elevating heels off the mattress
C. Restricting movement
D. Tight bandaging
Correct Answer: B
Skin Integrity
Question 205. The epidermis functions primarily to:
A. Produce blood cells
B. Store calcium
✅ C. Provide a protective barrier
D. Generate muscle tissue
Correct Answer: C
,Question 206. Which structure helps regulate body temperature?
A. Bone marrow
B. Tendons
✅ C. Sweat glands
D. Cartilage
Correct Answer: C
Question 207. Which factor contributes most to skin breakdown?
A. Adequate hydration
B. Proper nutrition
✅ C. Friction, shear, and moisture
D. Frequent repositioning
Correct Answer: C
Wound Assessment
Question 208. The nurse measures wound dimensions to evaluate:
A. Room conditions
B. Medication effects only
, ✅ C. Healing progression over time
D. Pain tolerance
Correct Answer: C
Question 209. Which wound finding suggests deterioration?
A. Decreasing size
B. Healthy granulation tissue
✅ C. Increasing depth and necrosis
D. Epithelialization
Correct Answer: C
Question 210. Tunneling in a wound refers to:
A. Superficial abrasion
B. Skin discoloration
✅ C. Narrow passage extending from the wound into tissue
D. Scar formation
Correct Answer: C
Infection Prevention
Multiple-Choice Exam Questions (201–250)
Pressure Injury Assessment
Question 201. Which area is at highest risk for pressure injury in a patient lying supine?
A. Forearm
B. Abdomen
✅ C. Sacrum and heels
D. Upper arm
Correct Answer: C
Question 202. A pressure injury develops when tissue compression exceeds capillary pressure for a
prolonged period. This results in:
A. Increased oxygen delivery
B. Enhanced healing
✅ C. Tissue ischemia and necrosis
D. Improved circulation
Correct Answer: C
Question 203. Which patient finding requires immediate pressure injury prevention measures?
A. Independent ambulation
,B. Healthy skin turgor
✅ C. Immobility with decreased sensation
D. Normal nutrition
Correct Answer: C
Question 204. Which nursing intervention reduces heel pressure?
A. Applying heat packs
✅ B. Elevating heels off the mattress
C. Restricting movement
D. Tight bandaging
Correct Answer: B
Skin Integrity
Question 205. The epidermis functions primarily to:
A. Produce blood cells
B. Store calcium
✅ C. Provide a protective barrier
D. Generate muscle tissue
Correct Answer: C
,Question 206. Which structure helps regulate body temperature?
A. Bone marrow
B. Tendons
✅ C. Sweat glands
D. Cartilage
Correct Answer: C
Question 207. Which factor contributes most to skin breakdown?
A. Adequate hydration
B. Proper nutrition
✅ C. Friction, shear, and moisture
D. Frequent repositioning
Correct Answer: C
Wound Assessment
Question 208. The nurse measures wound dimensions to evaluate:
A. Room conditions
B. Medication effects only
, ✅ C. Healing progression over time
D. Pain tolerance
Correct Answer: C
Question 209. Which wound finding suggests deterioration?
A. Decreasing size
B. Healthy granulation tissue
✅ C. Increasing depth and necrosis
D. Epithelialization
Correct Answer: C
Question 210. Tunneling in a wound refers to:
A. Superficial abrasion
B. Skin discoloration
✅ C. Narrow passage extending from the wound into tissue
D. Scar formation
Correct Answer: C
Infection Prevention
