CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE BY GLYNDA
DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK
, CHAPTER 4 : WOUND CARE TECHNIQUES & DRESSINGS (25 QS + RATIONALES,
NCLEX STYLE)
1. What is the primary purpose of moist wound healing?
A. Promotes clotting
B. Prevents infection
C. Facilitates autolytic debridement and cell migration
D. Dries the wound bed
Answer: C
Rationale: Moist environments optimize healing and cell activity.
2. A wound with slough and necrosis is in which phase of healing?
A. Hemostasis
B. Inflammatory
C. Proliferative
D. Maturation
Answer: B
Rationale: Inflammatory phase involves removal of debris and dead tissue.
3. Which dressing is most appropriate for a wound with heavy exudate?
A. Transparent film
B. Hydrocolloid
C. Alginate
D. Steri-strips
Answer: C
Rationale: Alginates are highly absorbent and ideal for draining wounds.
4. Which of the following requires sterile technique?
A. Removing a wound dressing
B. Applying topical ointment
C. Performing a dressing change on a surgical wound
D. Assessing wound odor
Answer: C
Rationale: Surgical wounds are sterile; maintain aseptic technique.
5. A stage 3 pressure ulcer involves:
A. Reddened skin only
DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK
, CHAPTER 4 : WOUND CARE TECHNIQUES & DRESSINGS (25 QS + RATIONALES,
NCLEX STYLE)
1. What is the primary purpose of moist wound healing?
A. Promotes clotting
B. Prevents infection
C. Facilitates autolytic debridement and cell migration
D. Dries the wound bed
Answer: C
Rationale: Moist environments optimize healing and cell activity.
2. A wound with slough and necrosis is in which phase of healing?
A. Hemostasis
B. Inflammatory
C. Proliferative
D. Maturation
Answer: B
Rationale: Inflammatory phase involves removal of debris and dead tissue.
3. Which dressing is most appropriate for a wound with heavy exudate?
A. Transparent film
B. Hydrocolloid
C. Alginate
D. Steri-strips
Answer: C
Rationale: Alginates are highly absorbent and ideal for draining wounds.
4. Which of the following requires sterile technique?
A. Removing a wound dressing
B. Applying topical ointment
C. Performing a dressing change on a surgical wound
D. Assessing wound odor
Answer: C
Rationale: Surgical wounds are sterile; maintain aseptic technique.
5. A stage 3 pressure ulcer involves:
A. Reddened skin only
