WCC Exam Questions With Correct Answers,
Exams of Nursing 2025-2026
Basement Membrane - ANSWER-Selective filter for substances moving between the
epidermis and the dermis
Epidermal Appendages - ANSWER-Hair, glands, and nails
The stratum corneum can be found in the: - ANSWER-Epidermis
Subcutaneous tissue consists of what? - ANSWER-Adipose & Fascia
The sebaceous gland is located in the: - ANSWER-Dermis
A full-thickness wound involves the following tissue layers: - ANSWER-Epidermis,
Dermis & Subcutaneous Layers
An abrasion commonly involves the (epidermis/dermis) - ANSWER-Epidermis
What cell produces histamine? - ANSWER-Mast Cells
When examining a patient's pressure ulcer, you are able to identify the patient's greater
trochanter within the wound bed. How would you classify the extent of wound
involvement? - ANSWER-Full-Thickness
Hypodermis - ANSWER-Insulates the body & Stores Calories
Epidermis - ANSWER-Assists with endogenous Vitamin D production
Langerhans' Cell - ANSWER-Epidermal cells that assist with infection control
The inflammatory phase of wound healing usually lasts: - ANSWER-4-6 days
Chronic wounds contain: increase/decrease MMPs & TIMPs - ANSWER-High levels of
MMPs and low levels of TIMPs
Platelets are responsible for: - ANSWER-The release of chemical mediators & growth
factor
Hypertrophic Scar - ANSWER-
A wound that is closed by Primary Intention would be: - ANSWER-A wound closed by
stitches or staples
, A severely contaminated wound should be allowed to close by: - ANSWER-Delayed
Wound Primary Closure
TRUE/FALSE: The three phases of wound healing overlap, and the cells involved in
one phase produce the chemical stimuli that move the wound into the next phase. -
ANSWER-True
TRUE/FALSE: The classic signs of inflammation seen in the inflammatory phase of
wound healing (localized redness, heat, swelling, pain, and decreased function) mean
that the wound is infected. - ANSWER-False
TRUE/FALSE: Partial-thickness wounds heal faster than full-thickness wounds -
ANSWER-True
TRUE/FALSE: Wounds should heal faster if both the patient and the patient's wound
are kept cool. - ANSWER-False
Complete the statement: Uncomplicated surgical wounds usually heal (slower/faster)
than traumatic wounds. - ANSWER-Faster
Covering a wound with a dressing facilitates wound healing because: - ANSWER-A dry
wound progresses through the inflammation phase more slowly than a moist wound.
Why does wound infection impair wound healing? - ANSWER-bacteria compete with
body cells for energy and oxygen
How does debridement facilitate wound healing? - ANSWER-Debridement removes
barriers to healing.
TRUE/FALSE: Change in wound surface area can be used to predict wound healing. -
ANSWER-True
TRUE/FALSE: Wound debridement is vital to wound healing and should be performed
on healthy tissue only. - ANSWER-False
Antiseptics should be routinely used for: - ANSWER-Surgical scrubs
Photographic wound measurement is: - ANSWER-A nice adjunct for wound
measurement
Necrotic tissue that is yellow or tan in color and stringy or mucinous in consistency is
called: - ANSWER-Slough
What occurs when the tissue under the wound edges becomes eroded? - ANSWER-
Undermining
Exams of Nursing 2025-2026
Basement Membrane - ANSWER-Selective filter for substances moving between the
epidermis and the dermis
Epidermal Appendages - ANSWER-Hair, glands, and nails
The stratum corneum can be found in the: - ANSWER-Epidermis
Subcutaneous tissue consists of what? - ANSWER-Adipose & Fascia
The sebaceous gland is located in the: - ANSWER-Dermis
A full-thickness wound involves the following tissue layers: - ANSWER-Epidermis,
Dermis & Subcutaneous Layers
An abrasion commonly involves the (epidermis/dermis) - ANSWER-Epidermis
What cell produces histamine? - ANSWER-Mast Cells
When examining a patient's pressure ulcer, you are able to identify the patient's greater
trochanter within the wound bed. How would you classify the extent of wound
involvement? - ANSWER-Full-Thickness
Hypodermis - ANSWER-Insulates the body & Stores Calories
Epidermis - ANSWER-Assists with endogenous Vitamin D production
Langerhans' Cell - ANSWER-Epidermal cells that assist with infection control
The inflammatory phase of wound healing usually lasts: - ANSWER-4-6 days
Chronic wounds contain: increase/decrease MMPs & TIMPs - ANSWER-High levels of
MMPs and low levels of TIMPs
Platelets are responsible for: - ANSWER-The release of chemical mediators & growth
factor
Hypertrophic Scar - ANSWER-
A wound that is closed by Primary Intention would be: - ANSWER-A wound closed by
stitches or staples
, A severely contaminated wound should be allowed to close by: - ANSWER-Delayed
Wound Primary Closure
TRUE/FALSE: The three phases of wound healing overlap, and the cells involved in
one phase produce the chemical stimuli that move the wound into the next phase. -
ANSWER-True
TRUE/FALSE: The classic signs of inflammation seen in the inflammatory phase of
wound healing (localized redness, heat, swelling, pain, and decreased function) mean
that the wound is infected. - ANSWER-False
TRUE/FALSE: Partial-thickness wounds heal faster than full-thickness wounds -
ANSWER-True
TRUE/FALSE: Wounds should heal faster if both the patient and the patient's wound
are kept cool. - ANSWER-False
Complete the statement: Uncomplicated surgical wounds usually heal (slower/faster)
than traumatic wounds. - ANSWER-Faster
Covering a wound with a dressing facilitates wound healing because: - ANSWER-A dry
wound progresses through the inflammation phase more slowly than a moist wound.
Why does wound infection impair wound healing? - ANSWER-bacteria compete with
body cells for energy and oxygen
How does debridement facilitate wound healing? - ANSWER-Debridement removes
barriers to healing.
TRUE/FALSE: Change in wound surface area can be used to predict wound healing. -
ANSWER-True
TRUE/FALSE: Wound debridement is vital to wound healing and should be performed
on healthy tissue only. - ANSWER-False
Antiseptics should be routinely used for: - ANSWER-Surgical scrubs
Photographic wound measurement is: - ANSWER-A nice adjunct for wound
measurement
Necrotic tissue that is yellow or tan in color and stringy or mucinous in consistency is
called: - ANSWER-Slough
What occurs when the tissue under the wound edges becomes eroded? - ANSWER-
Undermining
