WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION EXAM | 2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATED VERSION | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at
risk for delayed wound healing?
Select all that apply.
- Hyperlipidemia
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Medication History
- Cholesterol Level
- Prealbumin level -
CORRECT|ANSWER
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Medication history
- Prealbumin level
A nurse is preparing to assist with irrigating a wound for a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take?
- Irrigate the wound until that solution is draining is clear
- Flush the wound from the most contaminated area to the cleanest area
- Hold the tip of the syringe at least 1.3 cm (0.5 in) above the wound while irrigating
- Chill the irrigant prior to the procedure -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Irrigate the wound until the solution is draining is clear
- Discard the dressing in the bedside trash receptacle.
- Place the dressing in a biohazardous waste container.
- Wrap the dressing in a clear plastic bag and discard it in the bedside trash receptacle.
- Double bag the dressing, label it "biohazard," and send it for decontamination. -
, CORRECT|ANSWER
Place the dressing in a biohazardous waste container
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage-3 pressure ulcer that now has some granulating tissue.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
- Apply a heat lamp twice a day
- Cleans with a 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
- cleans with povidone-iodine solution
- massage reddened areas during dressing changes -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Cleanse with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a wound that is healing by first intention. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
- Skin edges of the wound are sutured closed
- Healing of the wound is prolonged
- Granulation tissue forming at the bottom of the wound bed
- Wound is contaminated at the time of injury -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Skin edges of the wound are sutured closed
A nurse is assisting with discharge planning for a client who has a sacral pressure injury and has a
prescription for daily dressing changes. Which of the following resource referrals should the nurse
anticipate from the provider for this client?
- Home care
- Hospice care
- Long-term care
- Assisted Living -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Home care
UPDATED VERSION | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at
risk for delayed wound healing?
Select all that apply.
- Hyperlipidemia
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Medication History
- Cholesterol Level
- Prealbumin level -
CORRECT|ANSWER
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Medication history
- Prealbumin level
A nurse is preparing to assist with irrigating a wound for a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take?
- Irrigate the wound until that solution is draining is clear
- Flush the wound from the most contaminated area to the cleanest area
- Hold the tip of the syringe at least 1.3 cm (0.5 in) above the wound while irrigating
- Chill the irrigant prior to the procedure -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Irrigate the wound until the solution is draining is clear
- Discard the dressing in the bedside trash receptacle.
- Place the dressing in a biohazardous waste container.
- Wrap the dressing in a clear plastic bag and discard it in the bedside trash receptacle.
- Double bag the dressing, label it "biohazard," and send it for decontamination. -
, CORRECT|ANSWER
Place the dressing in a biohazardous waste container
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage-3 pressure ulcer that now has some granulating tissue.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
- Apply a heat lamp twice a day
- Cleans with a 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
- cleans with povidone-iodine solution
- massage reddened areas during dressing changes -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Cleanse with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a wound that is healing by first intention. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
- Skin edges of the wound are sutured closed
- Healing of the wound is prolonged
- Granulation tissue forming at the bottom of the wound bed
- Wound is contaminated at the time of injury -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Skin edges of the wound are sutured closed
A nurse is assisting with discharge planning for a client who has a sacral pressure injury and has a
prescription for daily dressing changes. Which of the following resource referrals should the nurse
anticipate from the provider for this client?
- Home care
- Hospice care
- Long-term care
- Assisted Living -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Home care
