WEBWOC WND580 EXAM 2026/2027 – COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED EDITION –
FULL TEST BANK.
◎ As you examine a patient's lower extremity you observe a thin leg with dry skin and
very little hair; the ABI is 0.5. From this data, what condition would you assess to be
present?
a. Arterial insufficiency.
b. Venous hypertension.
c. Neuropathy.
d. Mixed arterial/venous ulcer.. ANSWER :- a. Arterial insufficiency.
◎ Which of the following statements about inelastic compression bandages is
accurate?
a. They are only effective in the ambulatory patient.
b. They may be used when the ABI = 0.5 or less.
c. They can only be used after edema is reduced.
d. They provide sustained compression whether the patient is ambulatory or immobile..
ANSWER :- a. They are only effective in the ambulatory patient.
◎ What is Mrs. Lang's foot deformity called when there is a rocker bottom appearance
to her foot?
a. Claw toes.
b. Charcot's joint.
c. Hammer toes.
d. Onychomycosis.. ANSWER :- b. Charcot's joint.
◎ Which of the following statements about contact casting is correct?
a. The contact cast is a multi-layer graduated compression wrap.
b. The patient can be instructed to replace the contact cast every 7 days.
c. It may be used when the ulcer is infected.
d. The contact cast redistributes the weight of the diabetic foot.. ANSWER :- d. The
contact cast redistributes the weight of the diabetic foot.
◎ Mrs. Anderson has dependent rubor and elevation pallor of her right lower extremity.
The systolic pressure in her R. arm is 170 mmHg; L arm is 165 mmHg, R. dorsal pedis
systolic pressure was 100 mmHg and the posterior tibial pressure was 95 mmHg. What
is Mrs. Anderson's ABI for the RLE?
,a. .056
b. 1.7
c. 0.59
d. 1.65. ANSWER :- c. 0.59
◎ An ambulatory patient with insulin dependent diabetes has an ulcer located on the
plantar surface of the left foot over the third metatarsal head. The ulcer is 1 cm in
diameter, with a dry, red surface. The patient denies any pain in the ulcer. What type of
wound does this most likely represent?
a. Venous Ulcer.
b. Neuropathic Ulcer.
c. Shear Ulcer.
d. Arterial Insufficiency Ulcer.. ANSWER :- b. Neuropathic Ulcer.
◎ Which of the following assessments is most indicative of an arterial ulcer?
a. The presence of pain.
b. Absence of edema in the leg.
c. An ABI of 0.7.
d. Absence of a ruddy, red wound bed.. ANSWER :- c. An ABI of 0.7.
◎ Which of the following statements is TRUE? Venous dermatitis:
a. indicates a wound infection.
b. is characterized by hemosiderosis.
c. results in erythema, crusting, scaling skin of the leg.
d. is best managed with topical antimicrobial creams.. ANSWER :- c. results in
erythema, crusting, scaling skin of the leg.
◎ Which of the following statements concerning the management of a mixed
venous/arterial ulcer with an ABI of .75 is TRUE?
a. Graduated compression is contraindicated.
b. Graduated compression can be provided at a modified level of support.
c. Graduated compression should be used temporarily to reduce edema and then
discontinued.
d. Graduated compression should be provided only with compression stockings.
ANSWER :- b. Graduated compression can be provided at a modified level of support.
◎ Mrs. James has an eschar covered heel ulcer and you decide that the best approach
to management is NOT to debride but to keep the eschar covered, dry and intact. The
rationale for your decision is that the:
a. wound is clinically infected.
b. TcPO2 (transcutaneous oxygen) is 15 mmHg.
c. peri-wound is erythematous.
, d. albumin level is 3.0.. ANSWER :- b. TcPO2 (transcutaneous oxygen) is 15 mmHg.
◎ A patient in the outpatient wound clinic has a venous ulcer and with palpation, the
skin around the ulcer feels firm and woody or hardened. This describes what condition?
a. Lipodermatosclerosis.
b. Atrophie blanche.
c. Hemosiderin deposition.
d. Venous dermatitis.. ANSWER :- a. Lipodermatosclerosis.
◎ Mrs. Jones has an ulcer located on the dorsal surface of the third toe on the left foot.
The ulcer is 1 cm in diameter, with a dry, pale pink wound bed. She reports significant
pain in the ulcer and denies any history of diabetes. What is the MOST likely cause of
this ulcer?
a. Venous hypertension.
b. Neuropathy.
c. Pressure.
d. Arterial insufficiency.. ANSWER :- d. Arterial insufficiency.
◎ The wound nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who suffered a deep
partial thickness burn to their lower extremity. What intervention would be most
appropriate in the plan of care?
a. Topical triple antibiotic ointment.
b. Moisturizers and OTC antihistamines.
c. Application of ice packs every 2 hours for 10 minutes.
d. Daily soaking in tub with disinfectant.. ANSWER :- b. Moisturizers and OTC
antihistamines.
◎ Lymphedema is the accumulation of:
a. Platelet rich fluid in the soft tissue.
b. Protein rich fluid in the soft tissue.
c. Cytokine rich fluid in the soft tissue.
d. Inflammatory cells in the soft tissue.. ANSWER :- b. Protein rich fluid in the soft
tissue.
◎ What diagnostic test is considered the "Gold Standard" for diagnosing LEVD (lower
extremity venous disease)?
a. ABI (ankle brachial index).
b. TcPo2 (Transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurement).
c. Duplex ultrasound.
d. Segmental limb pressure.. ANSWER :- c. Duplex ultrasound.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED EDITION –
FULL TEST BANK.
◎ As you examine a patient's lower extremity you observe a thin leg with dry skin and
very little hair; the ABI is 0.5. From this data, what condition would you assess to be
present?
a. Arterial insufficiency.
b. Venous hypertension.
c. Neuropathy.
d. Mixed arterial/venous ulcer.. ANSWER :- a. Arterial insufficiency.
◎ Which of the following statements about inelastic compression bandages is
accurate?
a. They are only effective in the ambulatory patient.
b. They may be used when the ABI = 0.5 or less.
c. They can only be used after edema is reduced.
d. They provide sustained compression whether the patient is ambulatory or immobile..
ANSWER :- a. They are only effective in the ambulatory patient.
◎ What is Mrs. Lang's foot deformity called when there is a rocker bottom appearance
to her foot?
a. Claw toes.
b. Charcot's joint.
c. Hammer toes.
d. Onychomycosis.. ANSWER :- b. Charcot's joint.
◎ Which of the following statements about contact casting is correct?
a. The contact cast is a multi-layer graduated compression wrap.
b. The patient can be instructed to replace the contact cast every 7 days.
c. It may be used when the ulcer is infected.
d. The contact cast redistributes the weight of the diabetic foot.. ANSWER :- d. The
contact cast redistributes the weight of the diabetic foot.
◎ Mrs. Anderson has dependent rubor and elevation pallor of her right lower extremity.
The systolic pressure in her R. arm is 170 mmHg; L arm is 165 mmHg, R. dorsal pedis
systolic pressure was 100 mmHg and the posterior tibial pressure was 95 mmHg. What
is Mrs. Anderson's ABI for the RLE?
,a. .056
b. 1.7
c. 0.59
d. 1.65. ANSWER :- c. 0.59
◎ An ambulatory patient with insulin dependent diabetes has an ulcer located on the
plantar surface of the left foot over the third metatarsal head. The ulcer is 1 cm in
diameter, with a dry, red surface. The patient denies any pain in the ulcer. What type of
wound does this most likely represent?
a. Venous Ulcer.
b. Neuropathic Ulcer.
c. Shear Ulcer.
d. Arterial Insufficiency Ulcer.. ANSWER :- b. Neuropathic Ulcer.
◎ Which of the following assessments is most indicative of an arterial ulcer?
a. The presence of pain.
b. Absence of edema in the leg.
c. An ABI of 0.7.
d. Absence of a ruddy, red wound bed.. ANSWER :- c. An ABI of 0.7.
◎ Which of the following statements is TRUE? Venous dermatitis:
a. indicates a wound infection.
b. is characterized by hemosiderosis.
c. results in erythema, crusting, scaling skin of the leg.
d. is best managed with topical antimicrobial creams.. ANSWER :- c. results in
erythema, crusting, scaling skin of the leg.
◎ Which of the following statements concerning the management of a mixed
venous/arterial ulcer with an ABI of .75 is TRUE?
a. Graduated compression is contraindicated.
b. Graduated compression can be provided at a modified level of support.
c. Graduated compression should be used temporarily to reduce edema and then
discontinued.
d. Graduated compression should be provided only with compression stockings.
ANSWER :- b. Graduated compression can be provided at a modified level of support.
◎ Mrs. James has an eschar covered heel ulcer and you decide that the best approach
to management is NOT to debride but to keep the eschar covered, dry and intact. The
rationale for your decision is that the:
a. wound is clinically infected.
b. TcPO2 (transcutaneous oxygen) is 15 mmHg.
c. peri-wound is erythematous.
, d. albumin level is 3.0.. ANSWER :- b. TcPO2 (transcutaneous oxygen) is 15 mmHg.
◎ A patient in the outpatient wound clinic has a venous ulcer and with palpation, the
skin around the ulcer feels firm and woody or hardened. This describes what condition?
a. Lipodermatosclerosis.
b. Atrophie blanche.
c. Hemosiderin deposition.
d. Venous dermatitis.. ANSWER :- a. Lipodermatosclerosis.
◎ Mrs. Jones has an ulcer located on the dorsal surface of the third toe on the left foot.
The ulcer is 1 cm in diameter, with a dry, pale pink wound bed. She reports significant
pain in the ulcer and denies any history of diabetes. What is the MOST likely cause of
this ulcer?
a. Venous hypertension.
b. Neuropathy.
c. Pressure.
d. Arterial insufficiency.. ANSWER :- d. Arterial insufficiency.
◎ The wound nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who suffered a deep
partial thickness burn to their lower extremity. What intervention would be most
appropriate in the plan of care?
a. Topical triple antibiotic ointment.
b. Moisturizers and OTC antihistamines.
c. Application of ice packs every 2 hours for 10 minutes.
d. Daily soaking in tub with disinfectant.. ANSWER :- b. Moisturizers and OTC
antihistamines.
◎ Lymphedema is the accumulation of:
a. Platelet rich fluid in the soft tissue.
b. Protein rich fluid in the soft tissue.
c. Cytokine rich fluid in the soft tissue.
d. Inflammatory cells in the soft tissue.. ANSWER :- b. Protein rich fluid in the soft
tissue.
◎ What diagnostic test is considered the "Gold Standard" for diagnosing LEVD (lower
extremity venous disease)?
a. ABI (ankle brachial index).
b. TcPo2 (Transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurement).
c. Duplex ultrasound.
d. Segmental limb pressure.. ANSWER :- c. Duplex ultrasound.
