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WCC Practice Exam 110 Questions with Verified AnswersEvidence-based wound care helps ensure - CORRECT ANSWER Quality and
effectiveness in wound care
What is a standard of care? - CORRECT ANSWER Actions any reasonable and
prudent practitioner would take under similar circumstances
The use of an interprofessional wound team has been shown to: - CORRECT
ANSWER Improve clinical outcomes
You are working with a new patient who is demonstrating non-adherence with
the treatment regimen. What is the FIRST step you should take? - CORRECT
ANSWER Talk to the patient about the reasons they are not adhering to the plan.
When does epithelial resurfacing of the incision occur after surgery? - CORRECT
ANSWER Within 2-3 days
A patient presents with painful small blisters that form along the affected
dermatome on either the left or right side of the body with crusts that fall off in 2-
3 weeks. What is the most likely etiology of these wound symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER Herpes zoster
Which treatments are indicated for shingles? - CORRECT ANSWER Calamine
lotion, oatmeal bath, and anti-viral medications
How often should wound care competency for staff occur, at a minimum? -
CORRECT ANSWER Every year
What is your FIRST course of action if a provider orders an inappropriate wound
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Discuss your concern with the provider and give
the rationale for your opinion.
, All of the following are effective patient education techniques EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER Use medical terminology.
What function of the skin does the acid mantle provide? - CORRECT ANSWER
Protection
One function of the skin is to produce which vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER
Vitamin D
What function of the skin does vasoconstriction and vasodilation provide? -
CORRECT ANSWER Thermoregulation
What is the pH range of the skin's acid mantle? - CORRECT ANSWER 4-6.8
Which skin cell provides protection from harmful UV radiation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Melanocyte
How many layers does the epidermis contain? - CORRECT ANSWER 5
Bleeding in a wound indicates tissue trauma goes down to at least which layer? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dermis
What is a function of the extracellular matrix in the dermis? - CORRECT ANSWER
Provides structural support for cells
The primary cells found in the epidermis are the: - CORRECT ANSWER
Keratinocytes
What type of underlying tissue is pale yellow and waxy? - CORRECT ANSWER
Subcutaneous
What are the three parameters assessed when using the PUSH tool? - CORRECT
ANSWER Surface area, exudate amount, and tissue type
A patient has numerous small red macules surrounding a main lesion. What term
would you use to describe this configuration? - CORRECT ANSWER Satellite
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