Wound Care WCEI Exam (2025 updated) QUESTIONS
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Assess for cognitive deficits. The speech therapist ensures the pt can safely
swallow, assesses cognitive deficits & works to improve cognitive-linguistic skills
for safe communication. - (ANSWER)What activities can a speech therapist
complete as part of the interprofessional wound team? perform adjunctive
treatment modalities
complete nutritional assessment
complere treatment on a wound
assess for cognitive deficits
medical battery. this is true regardless of the severity of degree of treatment (life-
saving procedure or a minor but harmful or offensive contact) - (ANSWER)What is
the term used for instances in which a patient is treated without informed
consent?
Medical battery
Medical hiccup
Medical mishap
Medical uncertainty
Make complex instructions easier to understand and follow. The reason for non-
adherence may be as simple as not understanding complex treatment plans. -
(ANSWER)What is one strategy you can implement for patients who are non-
adherent? explain you are an expert & know better than they do
give verbal instructions only on the treatment plan
,discharge the pt from services without notice
make complex instructions easier to understand & follow
2-4 weeks. in general, wounds that are being appropriately managed show
measurable progress within 2-4 weeks - (ANSWER)For a wound to be classified as
recalcitrant, it would need to fail to show progress to multiple interventions after
a period of: 1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness and safety of many wound
interventions. While randomized controlled trials are minimal, other types of
research (integrative reviews, meta-analyses) can help support the effectiveness
of interventions. - (ANSWER)What is one problem with evidence-based practice
in wound care? The research is conflicting on which interventions are appropriate
for safe care.
The research is not supported by nationally recognized organizations.
Too much research exists for the clinician to make an informed decision about
interventions.
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness & safety of many wound
interventions.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA requires
professionals get written authorization from the patient before sharing their
information for purposes other than for treatment, payment & healthcare
,operations. - (ANSWER)What law provides a set of national standards for the
protection of a patient's individually identifiable health information? HIPA, HIPAA,
HPAA, IPPA
vitamin D. while melanin decreases vitamin D synthesis, it does not completely
stop it - (ANSWER)Melanin decreases the synthesis of what vitamin? A, B, D, K
hematocrit. normal hct 38.3-48.6% in men, 35.5-44.9% in women - (ANSWER)The
percent of blood made up of RBCs is measured by: Erythrocyte sedimentation
rate (ESR)
Hematocrit (Hct)
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Red blood cell count (RBC)
tensile strength. collagen is produced by fibroblasts in the dermis - (ANSWER)The
protein collagen is responsible for the skin's:
Elastic recoil
Sensation
Tensil strength
Thermoregulation
keratinocytes. older cells move closer to the surface of the skin & begin to flatten,
lose their cellular contents & make keratin, a fibrous protein that makes the
epidermis tough - (ANSWER)What cell in the epidermis is responsible for creating
the tough, flexible waterproof covering on the skin's surface? Fibroblasts
, Keratinocytes
Langerhans
Melanocytes
acid mantle. the acid mantle is an acidic coating of the skin that delays growth of
microorganisms on the skin - (ANSWER)What is produced when sweat and sebum
mix on the skin? Acid mantle
Collagen
Keratin
Melanin
4 to 6.8. average 5.5, slightly acidic - (ANSWER)What is the pH of the skin?
3-4.5
4-6.8
5.5-7
6.8-8.2
hemoglobin. it also gives RBCs their red color - (ANSWER)What protein allows
RBCs to transport oxygen & gives them their red color? Collagen
Elastin
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin
AND ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) fully
solved
Assess for cognitive deficits. The speech therapist ensures the pt can safely
swallow, assesses cognitive deficits & works to improve cognitive-linguistic skills
for safe communication. - (ANSWER)What activities can a speech therapist
complete as part of the interprofessional wound team? perform adjunctive
treatment modalities
complete nutritional assessment
complere treatment on a wound
assess for cognitive deficits
medical battery. this is true regardless of the severity of degree of treatment (life-
saving procedure or a minor but harmful or offensive contact) - (ANSWER)What is
the term used for instances in which a patient is treated without informed
consent?
Medical battery
Medical hiccup
Medical mishap
Medical uncertainty
Make complex instructions easier to understand and follow. The reason for non-
adherence may be as simple as not understanding complex treatment plans. -
(ANSWER)What is one strategy you can implement for patients who are non-
adherent? explain you are an expert & know better than they do
give verbal instructions only on the treatment plan
,discharge the pt from services without notice
make complex instructions easier to understand & follow
2-4 weeks. in general, wounds that are being appropriately managed show
measurable progress within 2-4 weeks - (ANSWER)For a wound to be classified as
recalcitrant, it would need to fail to show progress to multiple interventions after
a period of: 1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness and safety of many wound
interventions. While randomized controlled trials are minimal, other types of
research (integrative reviews, meta-analyses) can help support the effectiveness
of interventions. - (ANSWER)What is one problem with evidence-based practice
in wound care? The research is conflicting on which interventions are appropriate
for safe care.
The research is not supported by nationally recognized organizations.
Too much research exists for the clinician to make an informed decision about
interventions.
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness & safety of many wound
interventions.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA requires
professionals get written authorization from the patient before sharing their
information for purposes other than for treatment, payment & healthcare
,operations. - (ANSWER)What law provides a set of national standards for the
protection of a patient's individually identifiable health information? HIPA, HIPAA,
HPAA, IPPA
vitamin D. while melanin decreases vitamin D synthesis, it does not completely
stop it - (ANSWER)Melanin decreases the synthesis of what vitamin? A, B, D, K
hematocrit. normal hct 38.3-48.6% in men, 35.5-44.9% in women - (ANSWER)The
percent of blood made up of RBCs is measured by: Erythrocyte sedimentation
rate (ESR)
Hematocrit (Hct)
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Red blood cell count (RBC)
tensile strength. collagen is produced by fibroblasts in the dermis - (ANSWER)The
protein collagen is responsible for the skin's:
Elastic recoil
Sensation
Tensil strength
Thermoregulation
keratinocytes. older cells move closer to the surface of the skin & begin to flatten,
lose their cellular contents & make keratin, a fibrous protein that makes the
epidermis tough - (ANSWER)What cell in the epidermis is responsible for creating
the tough, flexible waterproof covering on the skin's surface? Fibroblasts
, Keratinocytes
Langerhans
Melanocytes
acid mantle. the acid mantle is an acidic coating of the skin that delays growth of
microorganisms on the skin - (ANSWER)What is produced when sweat and sebum
mix on the skin? Acid mantle
Collagen
Keratin
Melanin
4 to 6.8. average 5.5, slightly acidic - (ANSWER)What is the pH of the skin?
3-4.5
4-6.8
5.5-7
6.8-8.2
hemoglobin. it also gives RBCs their red color - (ANSWER)What protein allows
RBCs to transport oxygen & gives them their red color? Collagen
Elastin
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin
