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WOUND CARE FINAL EXAM 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED |HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED BY EXPERTS |BRAND
NEW |REVISED
How do you measure a wound: - ANSWER- length x width x depth
What 4 factors affect wound healing: - ANSWER- -blood flow
-moisture
-temp
-pain
-age
What is considered part of a basic skin assessment? - ANSWER- -turgor
List 5 physical signs of malnutrition: - ANSWER- -dry mouth
-listless
-turgor
-hair loss
-dry skin
List some warning signs of weight loss: - ANSWER- -dark urine
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Types and descriptions of Exudate - ANSWER- -serous
-Sanguineous
3) Serosanguinous
4) Purulent
What is the Braden scale used for? - ANSWER- used to determine
pressure ulcers
List some functions of skin: - ANSWER- -protective layer (prevents
bacterial infection)
-maintains temperature (sweating, shivering)
-immune responses
-expression of emotions (smiling, blushing)
-metabolism
-holds body shape
-sensation
-retains water
Lymphatic vessels are contained in what layers? - ANSWER- -Dermis
-Subcutaenous
What is the most common form of malnutrition secondary to excess
nutrients other than obesity? - ANSWER- diabetes mellitus
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In a pre-albumin test complete, what does it mean if the value is low? -
ANSWER- -risk level
What is considered systemic with regard to wound healing - ANSWER-
nutrition
What is a non-invasive exam to asses the lower extremity? - ANSWER-
ABI
List 3 PU danger zones? - ANSWER- -sacrum
-heels
-backs
-ears
Should you even debride dry stable necrotic tissue? - ANSWER- no
What must be done to use enzymatic debridement? - ANSWER- Must
have a Dr's order
Name 2 benefits of wound debridement: - ANSWER- ...
What are some types of debridement strategies? - ANSWER- surgical
-sharps (debride thin layers and down toward you)
WOUND CARE FINAL EXAM 2026 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED |HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED BY EXPERTS |BRAND
NEW |REVISED
How do you measure a wound: - ANSWER- length x width x depth
What 4 factors affect wound healing: - ANSWER- -blood flow
-moisture
-temp
-pain
-age
What is considered part of a basic skin assessment? - ANSWER- -turgor
List 5 physical signs of malnutrition: - ANSWER- -dry mouth
-listless
-turgor
-hair loss
-dry skin
List some warning signs of weight loss: - ANSWER- -dark urine
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Types and descriptions of Exudate - ANSWER- -serous
-Sanguineous
3) Serosanguinous
4) Purulent
What is the Braden scale used for? - ANSWER- used to determine
pressure ulcers
List some functions of skin: - ANSWER- -protective layer (prevents
bacterial infection)
-maintains temperature (sweating, shivering)
-immune responses
-expression of emotions (smiling, blushing)
-metabolism
-holds body shape
-sensation
-retains water
Lymphatic vessels are contained in what layers? - ANSWER- -Dermis
-Subcutaenous
What is the most common form of malnutrition secondary to excess
nutrients other than obesity? - ANSWER- diabetes mellitus
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In a pre-albumin test complete, what does it mean if the value is low? -
ANSWER- -risk level
What is considered systemic with regard to wound healing - ANSWER-
nutrition
What is a non-invasive exam to asses the lower extremity? - ANSWER-
ABI
List 3 PU danger zones? - ANSWER- -sacrum
-heels
-backs
-ears
Should you even debride dry stable necrotic tissue? - ANSWER- no
What must be done to use enzymatic debridement? - ANSWER- Must
have a Dr's order
Name 2 benefits of wound debridement: - ANSWER- ...
What are some types of debridement strategies? - ANSWER- surgical
-sharps (debride thin layers and down toward you)
