WOUND CARE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
List 3 factos that impact a patient's physiological Response to a wound? - Answers- -
ability to care for the wound
-location of the wound
-presentation of the wound
List the reimbursement for wound care that uses OASIS: - Answers- home health
agency
What 4 items must be included in documentation for insurance coverage: - Answers- -
location
-measurement
-techniques
-descriptions
Chronic wounds often occur because the wound becomes "stuck" in which phases? -
Answers- -infection
What are the 3 C's regarding pressure ulcers? - Answers- 1) collaboration
2) communication
3) coordination
What are the 4 phases of healing in full thickness wounds: - Answers- 1) hemostasis
2) inflammation
3) proliferation
4) maturation
Describe the colors: - Answers- *Adherence: firm, loosly, non-adherent
-red: healthy, good
-pale pink: poor blood flow, anemia
-purple: engorged, swelling, high bacteria levels, --trauma
-black or brown: non-viable, necrotic
-yellow: non-viable, necrotic
-gray: non-viable: necrotic
-green: infection, non-viable
-white: poor blood flow, maceration, confused with bone/tissue
How do you measure a wound: - Answers- length x width x depth
What 4 factors affect wound healing: - Answers- -blood flow
-moisture
-temp
-pain
-age
, What is considered part of a basic skin assessment? - Answers- -turgor
List 5 physical signs of malnutrition: - Answers- -dry mouth
-listless
-turgor
-hair loss
-dry skin
List some warning signs of weight loss: - Answers- -dark urine
Types and descriptions of Exudate - Answers- -serous
-Sanguineous
3) Serosanguinous
4) Purulent
What is the Braden scale used for? - Answers- used to determine pressure ulcers
List some functions of skin: - Answers- -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? - Answers- -Dermis
-Subcutaenous
What is the most common form of malnutrition secondary to excess nutrients other than
obesity? - Answers- diabetes mellitus
In a pre-albumin test complete, what does it mean if the value is low? - Answers- -risk
level
What is considered systemic with regard to wound healing - Answers- nutrition
What is a non-invasive exam to asses the lower extremity? - Answers- ABI
List 3 PU danger zones? - Answers- -sacrum
-heels
-backs
-ears
Should you even debride dry stable necrotic tissue? - Answers- no
List 3 factos that impact a patient's physiological Response to a wound? - Answers- -
ability to care for the wound
-location of the wound
-presentation of the wound
List the reimbursement for wound care that uses OASIS: - Answers- home health
agency
What 4 items must be included in documentation for insurance coverage: - Answers- -
location
-measurement
-techniques
-descriptions
Chronic wounds often occur because the wound becomes "stuck" in which phases? -
Answers- -infection
What are the 3 C's regarding pressure ulcers? - Answers- 1) collaboration
2) communication
3) coordination
What are the 4 phases of healing in full thickness wounds: - Answers- 1) hemostasis
2) inflammation
3) proliferation
4) maturation
Describe the colors: - Answers- *Adherence: firm, loosly, non-adherent
-red: healthy, good
-pale pink: poor blood flow, anemia
-purple: engorged, swelling, high bacteria levels, --trauma
-black or brown: non-viable, necrotic
-yellow: non-viable, necrotic
-gray: non-viable: necrotic
-green: infection, non-viable
-white: poor blood flow, maceration, confused with bone/tissue
How do you measure a wound: - Answers- length x width x depth
What 4 factors affect wound healing: - Answers- -blood flow
-moisture
-temp
-pain
-age
, What is considered part of a basic skin assessment? - Answers- -turgor
List 5 physical signs of malnutrition: - Answers- -dry mouth
-listless
-turgor
-hair loss
-dry skin
List some warning signs of weight loss: - Answers- -dark urine
Types and descriptions of Exudate - Answers- -serous
-Sanguineous
3) Serosanguinous
4) Purulent
What is the Braden scale used for? - Answers- used to determine pressure ulcers
List some functions of skin: - Answers- -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? - Answers- -Dermis
-Subcutaenous
What is the most common form of malnutrition secondary to excess nutrients other than
obesity? - Answers- diabetes mellitus
In a pre-albumin test complete, what does it mean if the value is low? - Answers- -risk
level
What is considered systemic with regard to wound healing - Answers- nutrition
What is a non-invasive exam to asses the lower extremity? - Answers- ABI
List 3 PU danger zones? - Answers- -sacrum
-heels
-backs
-ears
Should you even debride dry stable necrotic tissue? - Answers- no
