Wound Care Certification Complete Exam
Questions and Correct Answers Latest Verified
Study Guide
Introduction
This study guide contains comprehensive wound care
certification exam questions with correct answers covering
wound assessment, pressure injuries, venous and arterial
ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, compression therapy, debridement,
wound healing, infection management, nutrition, and support
surfaces. It also reviews essential diagnostic tests, ulcer
classifications, staging systems, and evidence-based treatment
principles commonly tested on wound care certification exams.
The material is organized in a question-and-answer format for
efficient revision and exam preparation. It serves as a
complete review resource for healthcare professionals
preparing for wound care certification.
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the attributes of short-stretch compression?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSit's inelastic, sustained
,compression and provides a modified to therapeutic level of
pressure-reusable
What are the attributes of long-stretch compression?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSsame as short stretch except
it's elastic (ex. Surepress)
what are the attributes of multi-layer compression?--- correct
precise answer --- - ANSsustained, elastic, disposable, and
provides therapeutic to modified pressure (ex. 3M w/coban)
what are the attributes of paste compression and problems
associated with it?--- correct precise answer --- -
ANSsustained, inelastic, disposable, and provides modified
level of pressure;lacks absorptive property so skin has
tendency to macerate, patients are sensitive to calamine paste,
slippage, poor fit, and inablity to bathe.
When are compression stockings indicated?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANSonly when venous insufficiency is stable and
used as maintenace therapy, since compressions are for "life"
to prevent venous ulcers
what are the goals in treating LEAD?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANSmaximizing perfusion, minimizing risk of
infection, using evidence-based wound care, and ongoing
assessment and managment of ischemic pain
,What is the gold standard for revascularization of sapenous
veins?--- correct precise answer --- - ANSbypass graft
what are the 6 P's in assessing for acute limb ischemia?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSpulse, pallor, polar (cool),
pain, paresthesia(burning and tingling sensation), and
paralysis
What is the general appearance of LEAD?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANSthin, shiny epidermis, loss of hair growth,
thickened nails, edema is variable depending on positioning
and coexisting disease; pale or ischemic (purpura and
petechiae secondary to blood thinners)
What vacular symptoms or perfusion status will you see in
LEAD during assessment?--- correct precise answer --- -
ANSdiminished ABI and TBI; dimished or absent pulse;
delayed capillary refill time; abnormal turbulence of blood
flow (aka bruit), depedent rubor or elevational pallor, cool
skin
What kinds of pain will the patient with LEAD experience and
what is the interpretation?--- correct precise answer --- -
ANSpatient experiences intermittent claudication with
moderate-heavy activity which is relieved by 10 minutes of
rest=50% vessel occlusion; experiences nocturnal pain during
sleep which is caused by leg elevation and decreased cardiac
output- this is relieved by placing limb in dependent position;
, rest pain occurs in the absence of activity and with legs in
dependent position=90% occlusion
What are modifiable risk factors for LEAD?--- correct precise
answer --- what are the lab goals for managing them?---
correct precise answer --- - ANStobacco: stop smoking
diabetes: HbA1c <7.0 and if possible for high risk patients,
<6.0
dyslipidemia (elevation of cholesterol and triglycerides):
HDL >40, LDL<100, TG <150
HTN: <140/90 (for DM, <130/80)
In presence of arterial occlusion, refill time will be longer
than what?--- correct precise answer --- in seconds?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSwill take > 2-3 seconds.
what are the ABI values and its indicator?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANS>1.3=invalid
1.0-1.3=normal range
0.9 or less=LEAD
0.8-0.6=borderline
0.5 or less=severe ischemia and revascularization needed
When should you obtain TcPO2 (transcutaneous partial
pressure of O2)?--- correct precise answer --- - ANSwhen ABI
or TBI cannot be performed d/t calcification or amputation of
ankles or toes
Questions and Correct Answers Latest Verified
Study Guide
Introduction
This study guide contains comprehensive wound care
certification exam questions with correct answers covering
wound assessment, pressure injuries, venous and arterial
ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, compression therapy, debridement,
wound healing, infection management, nutrition, and support
surfaces. It also reviews essential diagnostic tests, ulcer
classifications, staging systems, and evidence-based treatment
principles commonly tested on wound care certification exams.
The material is organized in a question-and-answer format for
efficient revision and exam preparation. It serves as a
complete review resource for healthcare professionals
preparing for wound care certification.
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the attributes of short-stretch compression?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSit's inelastic, sustained
,compression and provides a modified to therapeutic level of
pressure-reusable
What are the attributes of long-stretch compression?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSsame as short stretch except
it's elastic (ex. Surepress)
what are the attributes of multi-layer compression?--- correct
precise answer --- - ANSsustained, elastic, disposable, and
provides therapeutic to modified pressure (ex. 3M w/coban)
what are the attributes of paste compression and problems
associated with it?--- correct precise answer --- -
ANSsustained, inelastic, disposable, and provides modified
level of pressure;lacks absorptive property so skin has
tendency to macerate, patients are sensitive to calamine paste,
slippage, poor fit, and inablity to bathe.
When are compression stockings indicated?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANSonly when venous insufficiency is stable and
used as maintenace therapy, since compressions are for "life"
to prevent venous ulcers
what are the goals in treating LEAD?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANSmaximizing perfusion, minimizing risk of
infection, using evidence-based wound care, and ongoing
assessment and managment of ischemic pain
,What is the gold standard for revascularization of sapenous
veins?--- correct precise answer --- - ANSbypass graft
what are the 6 P's in assessing for acute limb ischemia?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSpulse, pallor, polar (cool),
pain, paresthesia(burning and tingling sensation), and
paralysis
What is the general appearance of LEAD?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANSthin, shiny epidermis, loss of hair growth,
thickened nails, edema is variable depending on positioning
and coexisting disease; pale or ischemic (purpura and
petechiae secondary to blood thinners)
What vacular symptoms or perfusion status will you see in
LEAD during assessment?--- correct precise answer --- -
ANSdiminished ABI and TBI; dimished or absent pulse;
delayed capillary refill time; abnormal turbulence of blood
flow (aka bruit), depedent rubor or elevational pallor, cool
skin
What kinds of pain will the patient with LEAD experience and
what is the interpretation?--- correct precise answer --- -
ANSpatient experiences intermittent claudication with
moderate-heavy activity which is relieved by 10 minutes of
rest=50% vessel occlusion; experiences nocturnal pain during
sleep which is caused by leg elevation and decreased cardiac
output- this is relieved by placing limb in dependent position;
, rest pain occurs in the absence of activity and with legs in
dependent position=90% occlusion
What are modifiable risk factors for LEAD?--- correct precise
answer --- what are the lab goals for managing them?---
correct precise answer --- - ANStobacco: stop smoking
diabetes: HbA1c <7.0 and if possible for high risk patients,
<6.0
dyslipidemia (elevation of cholesterol and triglycerides):
HDL >40, LDL<100, TG <150
HTN: <140/90 (for DM, <130/80)
In presence of arterial occlusion, refill time will be longer
than what?--- correct precise answer --- in seconds?---
correct precise answer --- - ANSwill take > 2-3 seconds.
what are the ABI values and its indicator?--- correct precise
answer --- - ANS>1.3=invalid
1.0-1.3=normal range
0.9 or less=LEAD
0.8-0.6=borderline
0.5 or less=severe ischemia and revascularization needed
When should you obtain TcPO2 (transcutaneous partial
pressure of O2)?--- correct precise answer --- - ANSwhen ABI
or TBI cannot be performed d/t calcification or amputation of
ankles or toes
