Wound Care WCC Exam 207 Questions with Verified
Answers
The skin is comprised of two layers, the epidermis and the dermis. Each layer
consists of numerous cells. Which cells would you find in the dermis? - CORRECT
ANSWER Macrophage, Fibroblast, Mast Cells
The dermis is made up of proteins, i.e. collagen and elastin. These two proteins
are responsible for: - CORRECT ANSWER Giving skin tensile strength and providing
the skin with elastic recoil
Red blood cells also known as erythrocytes are the most abundant cells in the
blood. They account for 40-45% of the blood. The % of blood made up of RBC's is
measured by a lab known as - CORRECT ANSWER Hematocrit
Stem cells produce a protein that makes red blood cells look red and gives them
the ability to transport oxygen. What is this protein called? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hemoglobin
WBC produce protein that makes RBC look red and gives them the ability to
transport oxygen. What is this protein called? - CORRECT ANSWER Neutrophil
Assessment and documentation of a skin lesion should include location,
sensation, duration, morphology, and configuration. What is configuration? -
CORRECT ANSWER shape or outline
Dermatomal corresponding to nerve root distribution is - CORRECT ANSWER
zosteriform
To assess pain with non-verbal cognitively impaired patients or non-English
speaking patients, it is recommended to use - CORRECT ANSWER Wong Baker
Faces Pain rating scale
,Pain quantification would include: - CORRECT ANSWER intensity, location, quality,
onset, duration, aggravating, alleviating factors
T/F- Staging is used for Pressure Ulcers ONLY - CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F- Wound assessments should be documented every four weeks at a minimum -
CORRECT ANSWER False---Should be documented weekly!
T/F- A stage III pressure ulcer is partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis,
dermis or both. - CORRECT ANSWER False
T/F-Painful blood filled blister located on the heel would be considered
unstageable. - CORRECT ANSWER False---Suspected deep tissue injury
T/F- As we age, the basement membrane between the dermis and epidermis
flattens out. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Circular, free fluid filled, greater than 1 cm - CORRECT ANSWER Bulla
Superficial, solid, less than 1 cm, color varies. - CORRECT ANSWER Papule
Circular, free fluid filled, up to 1 cm - CORRECT ANSWER Vesicle
Linear erosion; destruction of skin by mechanical means - CORRECT ANSWER
Excoriation
Loss of epidermis; caused by exposure to body fluids - CORRECT ANSWER
Denuded
Smaller red macules located adjacent to the body of main lesions - CORRECT
ANSWER Satellite lesions
Change in color of skin, circular flat discoloration, less than 1 cm - CORRECT
ANSWER Macule
Firm, edematous plaque, infiltration of dermis, may last few hours - CORRECT
ANSWER Wheal
, Bottom of foot. - CORRECT ANSWER Plantar
Inner aspect of ankle - CORRECT ANSWER medial
Outer apect of ankle - CORRECT ANSWER Lateral
Tunneling and undermining is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER shear
A____ is part of the wound team and can assess for cognitive deficits and work to
improve. - CORRECT ANSWER Speech Therapist
When a patient is treated w/out his/her consent, whether the treatment is life
saving or not is called - CORRECT ANSWER Medical Battery
A non-adherent patient that does not comply or adapt to intervention deemed
necessary by the health care provider. If a patient is consistently non-adherent
what must be done before discontinuing care? - CORRECT ANSWER Counseling,
discuss consequences, document every instance of non-adherence
The provider relationship is terminated without making reasonable arrangements
with an appropriate person so that appropriate care by others can be continued.
This is called - CORRECT ANSWER patient abandonment
One of the problems with Evidence based practice in wound care is there is -
CORRECT ANSWER limited wound care research available that supports efficacy
and safety
The Dermis contains an important cell called the fibroblast. What does a
fibroblast produce? - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen and Elastin
When sweat and sebum mix on the skin they produce - CORRECT ANSWER Acid
Mantle
What is the pH of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER 4- 5.5
Answers
The skin is comprised of two layers, the epidermis and the dermis. Each layer
consists of numerous cells. Which cells would you find in the dermis? - CORRECT
ANSWER Macrophage, Fibroblast, Mast Cells
The dermis is made up of proteins, i.e. collagen and elastin. These two proteins
are responsible for: - CORRECT ANSWER Giving skin tensile strength and providing
the skin with elastic recoil
Red blood cells also known as erythrocytes are the most abundant cells in the
blood. They account for 40-45% of the blood. The % of blood made up of RBC's is
measured by a lab known as - CORRECT ANSWER Hematocrit
Stem cells produce a protein that makes red blood cells look red and gives them
the ability to transport oxygen. What is this protein called? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hemoglobin
WBC produce protein that makes RBC look red and gives them the ability to
transport oxygen. What is this protein called? - CORRECT ANSWER Neutrophil
Assessment and documentation of a skin lesion should include location,
sensation, duration, morphology, and configuration. What is configuration? -
CORRECT ANSWER shape or outline
Dermatomal corresponding to nerve root distribution is - CORRECT ANSWER
zosteriform
To assess pain with non-verbal cognitively impaired patients or non-English
speaking patients, it is recommended to use - CORRECT ANSWER Wong Baker
Faces Pain rating scale
,Pain quantification would include: - CORRECT ANSWER intensity, location, quality,
onset, duration, aggravating, alleviating factors
T/F- Staging is used for Pressure Ulcers ONLY - CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F- Wound assessments should be documented every four weeks at a minimum -
CORRECT ANSWER False---Should be documented weekly!
T/F- A stage III pressure ulcer is partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis,
dermis or both. - CORRECT ANSWER False
T/F-Painful blood filled blister located on the heel would be considered
unstageable. - CORRECT ANSWER False---Suspected deep tissue injury
T/F- As we age, the basement membrane between the dermis and epidermis
flattens out. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Circular, free fluid filled, greater than 1 cm - CORRECT ANSWER Bulla
Superficial, solid, less than 1 cm, color varies. - CORRECT ANSWER Papule
Circular, free fluid filled, up to 1 cm - CORRECT ANSWER Vesicle
Linear erosion; destruction of skin by mechanical means - CORRECT ANSWER
Excoriation
Loss of epidermis; caused by exposure to body fluids - CORRECT ANSWER
Denuded
Smaller red macules located adjacent to the body of main lesions - CORRECT
ANSWER Satellite lesions
Change in color of skin, circular flat discoloration, less than 1 cm - CORRECT
ANSWER Macule
Firm, edematous plaque, infiltration of dermis, may last few hours - CORRECT
ANSWER Wheal
, Bottom of foot. - CORRECT ANSWER Plantar
Inner aspect of ankle - CORRECT ANSWER medial
Outer apect of ankle - CORRECT ANSWER Lateral
Tunneling and undermining is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER shear
A____ is part of the wound team and can assess for cognitive deficits and work to
improve. - CORRECT ANSWER Speech Therapist
When a patient is treated w/out his/her consent, whether the treatment is life
saving or not is called - CORRECT ANSWER Medical Battery
A non-adherent patient that does not comply or adapt to intervention deemed
necessary by the health care provider. If a patient is consistently non-adherent
what must be done before discontinuing care? - CORRECT ANSWER Counseling,
discuss consequences, document every instance of non-adherence
The provider relationship is terminated without making reasonable arrangements
with an appropriate person so that appropriate care by others can be continued.
This is called - CORRECT ANSWER patient abandonment
One of the problems with Evidence based practice in wound care is there is -
CORRECT ANSWER limited wound care research available that supports efficacy
and safety
The Dermis contains an important cell called the fibroblast. What does a
fibroblast produce? - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen and Elastin
When sweat and sebum mix on the skin they produce - CORRECT ANSWER Acid
Mantle
What is the pH of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER 4- 5.5
