CWCN Midterm Exam - Questions & Accurate Solutions
Review ABI and recommend: Right Ans - a toe-brachial index measurement
when the ABI is = 1.4
Medicare part B covering outpatient wound care: Right Ans - they will
cover if deemed medically necessary
Pt: 75m, lives at home, BMI 45, 2 large PI. one: left trochanter, one sacrum.
which bed is best? Right Ans - low air loss mattress replacement
ABI = 0.4. next step? Right Ans - recommend an immediate referral to a
vascular surgeon
Infant with diaper rash seen outpatient. red macular rash present over entire
area where disposable diaper contacted the skin. mom states she just changed
diaper brands. what should you NOT include in plan of care? Right Ans -
change the diaper more frequently. does nothing for the skin as is right now
Patient had recent abdominal surgery with incision left to heal by secondary
intention. this includes: Right Ans - formation of granulation tissue,
contraction of the wound bed edges, and epithelization
62 year old woman presents with an abdominal incision healing by secondary
intention. epibole along the entire wound margin. What's the best way to
manage this condition? Right Ans - silver nitrate sticks
Pt with LEVD. HTN and backflow from deep veins contribute to unrelieved
congestion in the: Right Ans - perforator and superficial veins
You are asked to see a patient in the NICU (38 weeks) with a skin tear on the
foot. Your plan of care would NOT include : Right Ans - applying a skin
sealant to the periwound
A sacral pressure ulcer in a frail 80 year old man is covered with moist
adherent eschar. There is a moderate amount of foul smelling exudate. What is
the best method to debride the wound? Right Ans - apply gauze saturated
with dakins and cover with a non-adherent foam dressing twice daily
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