CWCN Exam Notes, CWCN Exam 2: Questions & Answers
A Wheal is Right Ans - Red irregular and elevated with Edema
A Macule is Right Ans - a flat distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1
centimeter (cm) wide. It doesn't involve any change in the thickness or
texture of the skin. A freckle.
A Papule is Right Ans - is a solid, elevated lesion with no visible fluid which
may be up to ½ cm. in diameter. Hence palpable
A Plaque is Right Ans - an elevated, solid, superficial lesion that is typically
more than 1 centimeter in diameter (a little more than half an inch) and
associated with a number of skin conditions, most commonly psoriasis.1 The
word plaque is French for "plate" which is fitting because the lesions often
look like miniature (dirty) plates.
Braden scale Right Ans - 1 is least Mobile 4 is most mobile Scale goes from
4 to 23.
Epibole Right Ans - Rolled wound edge
Pyoderma gangrenosum Right Ans - is a rare, inflammatory skin disease
where painful pustules or nodules become ulcers that progressively grow.
violaceous ring, punctate appearance Pyoderma gangrenosum is not
infectious. Treatments may include corticosteroids, ciclosporin, infliximab, or
canakinumab. Sharp debridement is contra indicated becase it makes it worst.
marasumus Protein Calorie Malnutrition Right Ans - Gradual weight loss
w/cachexia
Kwashiorkor Protein Malnutrition Right Ans - Rapid weight loss
Protein intake for wound healing Right Ans - 1.25 to 1.5 g/kg/24hrs
Marjoin ulcer Right Ans - is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that
grows from burns, scars, or poorly healing wounds. It grows slowly, but over
time it can spread to other parts of your body, including your brain, liver,
, lungs, or kidneys. In the early stages, the damaged area of skin will burn, itch,
and blister. No sharps debridement
What is the Lund Browder method Right Ans - Estimates burn surface in
peds
Atrophie blanche Right Ans - (white atrophy) is the name given to a
particular type of angular scar arising on the lower leg or foot. It occurs after a
skin injury, when the blood supply is poor and healing is delayed. It's thin
skin. don't use corticosteroids on it.
BMI how low is to low? Right Ans - <18.5 BMI
Wagner classification system Right Ans - Grade 1-6 for diabetic foot ulcers.
One is superficial 6 is gangrene. 3 is needed for Medicare to pay for O2
treatment. Used to help decide when surgery is needed.
hallux Right Ans - The big toe
ABI rules Right Ans - ABI >1.3 needs a toe brachal index ankle is invalid.
ABI must be >0.6 to use compression
ABI <=0.9 indicates LEAD
Braden Q Scale Right Ans - Pediatric version of the Braden Scale 1 is bad 4
is good, takes into account that all kids can't walk yet.
Norton Plus scale Right Ans - Simplified Braden scale. 1 is bad 4 is good
Skin Tear staging Right Ans - 1 liner or flap can be approximated
2partial flap lose
3 total flap loss
Puritic means Right Ans - itchy
Calciphylaxis Right Ans - a cutaneous ischemic infarct caused by occlusion
of blood vessels in the subcutaneous fat and dermis. Severe pain and
propensity for infections make calciphylaxis highly debilitating with an annual
mortality of 40% to 80%. Pulses remain intact
A Wheal is Right Ans - Red irregular and elevated with Edema
A Macule is Right Ans - a flat distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1
centimeter (cm) wide. It doesn't involve any change in the thickness or
texture of the skin. A freckle.
A Papule is Right Ans - is a solid, elevated lesion with no visible fluid which
may be up to ½ cm. in diameter. Hence palpable
A Plaque is Right Ans - an elevated, solid, superficial lesion that is typically
more than 1 centimeter in diameter (a little more than half an inch) and
associated with a number of skin conditions, most commonly psoriasis.1 The
word plaque is French for "plate" which is fitting because the lesions often
look like miniature (dirty) plates.
Braden scale Right Ans - 1 is least Mobile 4 is most mobile Scale goes from
4 to 23.
Epibole Right Ans - Rolled wound edge
Pyoderma gangrenosum Right Ans - is a rare, inflammatory skin disease
where painful pustules or nodules become ulcers that progressively grow.
violaceous ring, punctate appearance Pyoderma gangrenosum is not
infectious. Treatments may include corticosteroids, ciclosporin, infliximab, or
canakinumab. Sharp debridement is contra indicated becase it makes it worst.
marasumus Protein Calorie Malnutrition Right Ans - Gradual weight loss
w/cachexia
Kwashiorkor Protein Malnutrition Right Ans - Rapid weight loss
Protein intake for wound healing Right Ans - 1.25 to 1.5 g/kg/24hrs
Marjoin ulcer Right Ans - is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that
grows from burns, scars, or poorly healing wounds. It grows slowly, but over
time it can spread to other parts of your body, including your brain, liver,
, lungs, or kidneys. In the early stages, the damaged area of skin will burn, itch,
and blister. No sharps debridement
What is the Lund Browder method Right Ans - Estimates burn surface in
peds
Atrophie blanche Right Ans - (white atrophy) is the name given to a
particular type of angular scar arising on the lower leg or foot. It occurs after a
skin injury, when the blood supply is poor and healing is delayed. It's thin
skin. don't use corticosteroids on it.
BMI how low is to low? Right Ans - <18.5 BMI
Wagner classification system Right Ans - Grade 1-6 for diabetic foot ulcers.
One is superficial 6 is gangrene. 3 is needed for Medicare to pay for O2
treatment. Used to help decide when surgery is needed.
hallux Right Ans - The big toe
ABI rules Right Ans - ABI >1.3 needs a toe brachal index ankle is invalid.
ABI must be >0.6 to use compression
ABI <=0.9 indicates LEAD
Braden Q Scale Right Ans - Pediatric version of the Braden Scale 1 is bad 4
is good, takes into account that all kids can't walk yet.
Norton Plus scale Right Ans - Simplified Braden scale. 1 is bad 4 is good
Skin Tear staging Right Ans - 1 liner or flap can be approximated
2partial flap lose
3 total flap loss
Puritic means Right Ans - itchy
Calciphylaxis Right Ans - a cutaneous ischemic infarct caused by occlusion
of blood vessels in the subcutaneous fat and dermis. Severe pain and
propensity for infections make calciphylaxis highly debilitating with an annual
mortality of 40% to 80%. Pulses remain intact
