front 1 Which of the following is MOST critical when selecting an appropriate topical wound treatment? A. Rationale for treatment B. Legal defensibility C. Cost-effectiveness D. Availability of the product | back 1 A. Understanding the underlying reasons for choosing a specific treatment ensures it is tailored to the patient’s needs, making it the most critical factor. |
front 2 Why should normal saline be considered the FIRST choice for wound cleansing? A. It is cost-effective. B. It maintains electrolyte balance. C. It reduces inflammation. D. It is hypotonic. | back 2 B. Normal saline is isotonic, which maintains electrolyte balance without disrupting the wound bed’s healing environment. |
front 3 Which of the following BEST describes an evidence-based practice in wound care? A. Leaving wounds open to air B. Using fans to dry wounds C. Using moist wound healing techniques D. Applying a sugar and betadine mixture to decrease bioburden | back 3 C. Moist wound healing is an evidence-based practice that has been proven to reduce healing time and infection risk. |
front 4 Which scenario requires the discontinuation of an antiseptic wound cleanser? A. When devitalized tissue is reduced to less than 40% B. When the wound shows signs of infection C. When the patient complains of pain D. When the wound is dry | back 4 A. Dryness alone does not determine the need for antiseptic discontinuation. Antiseptic solutions should be discontinued when the devitalized tissue is reduced to less than 40%, to prevent damage to the remaining healthy tissue. |
front 5 What is the primary goal of wound cleansing in wound bed preparation? A. Decrease wound size B. Remove devitalized tissue C. Reduce pain D. Provide moisture | back 5 B. Removing devitalized tissue is the primary goal as it promotes healing and prevents infection. |