Question 1

What are the goals for an infected wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain a moist wound bed, and soften and remove eschar. 
B)  Protect the surrounding tissue, absorb exudate, and contain infection. 
C)  Maintain a moist wound bed, and protect surrounding tissue. 
D)  Maintain a moist wound bed, and absorb exudates. 
A)  Maintain a moist wound bed, and soften and remove eschar. 
B)  Protect the surrounding tissue, absorb exudate, and contain infection. 
C)  Maintain a moist wound bed, and protect surrounding tissue. 
D)  Maintain a moist wound bed, and absorb exudates. B

Question 2

Which type of debridement uses a scalpel or scissors to remove necrotic tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sharp 
B)  Mechanical 
C)  Chemical 
D)  Autolysis 
A)  Sharp 
B)  Mechanical 
C)  Chemical 
D)  Autolysis A

Question 3

At which site is a pressure ulcer most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior thigh 
B)  Heels 
C)  Abdomen 
D)  Biceps 
A)  Anterior thigh 
B)  Heels 
C)  Abdomen 
D)  Biceps B

Question 4

What percentage tensile strength does scar tissue possess compared with the tissue that it replaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 percent 
B)  80 percent 
C)  100 percent 
D)  125 percent 
A)  50 percent 
B)  80 percent 
C)  100 percent 
D)  125 percent

Question 5

Which type of amputation denotes the removal of the entire pelvis and distal structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemicorpectomy 
B)  Hemipelvectomy 
C)  Hip disarticulation 
D)  Symes disarticulation 
A)  Hemicorpectomy 
B)  Hemipelvectomy 
C)  Hip disarticulation 
D)  Symes disarticulation

Question 6

How often should "wet to wet" dressings be changed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 4 hours 
B)  Every 8 hours 
C)  Every 12 hours 
D)  Daily 
A)  Every 4 hours 
B)  Every 8 hours 
C)  Every 12 hours 
D)  Daily

Question 7

Which phase of wound healing serves as the body's initial local defense response to injury or trauma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammatory 
B)  Proliferative 
C)  Remodeling 
D)  Maturation 
A)  Inflammatory 
B)  Proliferative 
C)  Remodeling 
D)  Maturation

Question 8

Which layer of the skin is damaged with a first-degree burn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous fat layer 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous fat layer 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is used to for the most accurate measurement of hand edema or muscle atrophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Girth measurement with plastic measuring tape 
B)  Measurement with a metal ruler 
C)  Goniometric measurement 
D)  Volumetric measurement 
A)  Girth measurement with plastic measuring tape 
B)  Measurement with a metal ruler 
C)  Goniometric measurement 
D)  Volumetric measurement

Question 10

Which type of debridement uses an occlusive dressing in conjunction with self-produced enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sharp 
B)  Mechanical 
C)  Chemical 
D)  Autolysis 
A)  Sharp 
B)  Mechanical 
C)  Chemical 
D)  Autolysis

Question 11

Which is not a contraindication for lymphedema treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute infection 
B)  Recent trauma or a burn 
C)  Active cancer 
D)  Congestive heart or kidney failure 
A)  Acute infection 
B)  Recent trauma or a burn 
C)  Active cancer 
D)  Congestive heart or kidney failure

Question 12

Which term describes redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eschar 
B)  Erythema 
C)  Maceration 
D)  Slough 
A)  Eschar 
B)  Erythema 
C)  Maceration 
D)  Slough

Question 13

According to the rule of nines,what percentage of the total body area is each upper extremity assigned?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 percent 
B)  18 percent 
C)  27 percent 
D)  36 percent 
A)  9 percent 
B)  18 percent 
C)  27 percent 
D)  36 percent

Question 14

Which of the following is most closely associated with lymphedema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rough, dry skin 
B)  Weak immune system function 
C)  Respiratory distress 
D)  Excessive eschar 
A)  Rough, dry skin 
B)  Weak immune system function 
C)  Respiratory distress 
D)  Excessive eschar

Question 15

What factors affect wound healing time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional status 
B)  Hydration 
C)  Age 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Nutritional status 
B)  Hydration 
C)  Age 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

What circulation test uses a treadmill to check for arterial insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rubor of dependency test 
B)  Ankle-brachial test 
C)  Venous filling time test 
D)  Claudication test 
A)  Rubor of dependency test 
B)  Ankle-brachial test 
C)  Venous filling time test 
D)  Claudication test

Question 17

What stage of pressure ulcer may present as an intact serum-filled blister?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV 
A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV

Question 18

The vascular,exudates,and reparative phases occur in which stage of wound healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammatory 
B)  Proliferative 
C)  Remodeling 
D)  Maturation 
A)  Inflammatory 
B)  Proliferative 
C)  Remodeling 
D)  Maturation

Question 19

Which of the following is an aspect of chest physical therapy (CPT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postural drainage 
B)  Percussion and vibration 
C)  Airway clearance 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Postural drainage 
B)  Percussion and vibration 
C)  Airway clearance 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

What stage of pressure ulcer involves exposed bone,tendon,or muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV 
A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV

What are the goals for an infected wound?

Which type of debridement uses a scalpel or scissors to remove necrotic tissue?

At which site is a pressure ulcer most likely to develop?

What percentage tensile strength does scar tissue possess compared with the tissue that it replaces?

Which type of amputation denotes the removal of the entire pelvis and distal structures?

How often should "wet to wet" dressings be changed?

Which phase of wound healing serves as the body's initial local defense response to injury or trauma?

Which layer of the skin is damaged with a first-degree burn?

Which of the following is used to for the most accurate measurement of hand edema or muscle atrophy?

Which type of debridement uses an occlusive dressing in conjunction with self-produced enzymes?

Which is not a contraindication for lymphedema treatment?

Which term describes redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin?

According to the rule of nines,what percentage of the total body area is each upper extremity assigned?

Which of the following is most closely associated with lymphedema?

What factors affect wound healing time?

What circulation test uses a treadmill to check for arterial insufficiency?

What stage of pressure ulcer may present as an intact serum-filled blister?

The vascular,exudates,and reparative phases occur in which stage of wound healing?

Which of the following is an aspect of chest physical therapy (CPT)?

What stage of pressure ulcer involves exposed bone,tendon,or muscle?

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Exam 11: Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions

What are the goals for an infected wound?

Which type of debridement uses a scalpel or scissors to remove necrotic tissue?

At which site is a pressure ulcer most likely to develop?

What percentage tensile strength does scar tissue possess compared with the tissue that it replaces?

Which type of amputation denotes the removal of the entire pelvis and distal structures?

How often should "wet to wet" dressings be changed?

Which phase of wound healing serves as the body's initial local defense response to injury or trauma?

Which layer of the skin is damaged with a first-degree burn?

Which of the following is used to for the most accurate measurement of hand edema or muscle atrophy?

Which type of debridement uses an occlusive dressing in conjunction with self-produced enzymes?

Which is not a contraindication for lymphedema treatment?

Which term describes redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin?

According to the rule of nines,what percentage of the total body area is each upper extremity assigned?

Which of the following is most closely associated with lymphedema?

What factors affect wound healing time?

What circulation test uses a treadmill to check for arterial insufficiency?

What stage of pressure ulcer may present as an intact serum-filled blister?

The vascular,exudates,and reparative phases occur in which stage of wound healing?

Which of the following is an aspect of chest physical therapy (CPT)?

What stage of pressure ulcer involves exposed bone,tendon,or muscle?

Preparation Patient Care Activities

Approaches to Infection Control

Assessment of Vital Signs

Body Mechanics

Positioning and Draping

Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion

Features and Activities of Wheelchairs

Transfer Activities

Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities

Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments

Incidents and Emergencies

Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments

Filters