WOCN Wound Exam questions with correct answers

Goals of wound assessment Answer 1. Determine etiologic factors 2. Assess systemic factors/comorbidities 3. Assess wound to determine phase of healing 4. Determine goals of topical therapy Why does hyperglycemia affect wound healing? Answer Impairs leukocyte function and negatively impacts collagen syntehesis, development of tensile strength, epithelial resurfacing What BG parameters should be maintained for wound healing? Answer BG <180 for leukocyte function; <140 for healing A1C <7 for most, <8 if hx of severe hypoglycemia, advanced comorbidities, limited life expectancy Why is nutrition relevant to wound healing? Answer Muscle or SubQ wasting increases risk of pressure/shear damage malnourished pt unable to synthesize and cross-link collagen normally protein deficiency increases risk of infection What effect do low zinc levels have on wound healing? Answer compromise collagen synthesis/crosslinking What amino acids are essential for collagen sy