WOCN Wound Test 1 Questions With
Solutions
Erosion superficial denuded lesion of epidermis
Fissure linear crack in the skin extending into the dermis or deeper
ulcer deeper lesion extending inthe dermis or below
crust scab composed of dried exudate of body fluid, blood, or pus
scale accumula...
Fissure linear crack in the skin extending into the dermis or deeper
ulcer deeper lesion extending inthe dermis or below
crust scab composed of dried exudate of body fluid, blood, or pus
scale accumulation of loose exudate of body fluid, blood, or pus
atrophy of subcutaneous tissue increases the risk of pressure injury due to the decreased
ability to redistribute weight in soft tissue and increases the risk of shear damage due to the loss
of "shock absorbing" layer.
Aging and steroids increases time for epidermal regeneration
, WOCN Wound Test 1 Questions With
Solutions
skin loss reduces time for regeneration and pidermal mitosis increases
alkaline products remove protective oils and alter the protective "acid mantle"
Daily bathing is not usually necessary for which patient populations? Neonates and the
elderly
Cellular senescence contributes to non-healing wounds because key cells fail to reproduce
and to engage in the activities critical to repair (e.g. fibroblasts fail to reproduce and to
synthesize collagen.)
vesicle superficial, fluid-filled blister; <0.5 cm
papule elevated, superficial lesion; < 0.5 cm diameter
plaque elevated, superficial lesion; > 0.5 cm
macule flat area clearly defined by a change in skin color; < 0.5 cm diameter
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