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WCC - ANSWER-wound care certified offered through National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) PT, PTA, OT, MD, DO, RN, LPN, NP can become must pass 2 hour exam of 110 questions certification lasts 5 years CWS - ANSWER-certified wound specialist offered through American Board of Wound Management any licensed healthcare professional with a Bachelor's or higher with 3 or more years experience of clinical wound care experience must pass a 4 hour exam (65% initial pass...

Which of the following is not a cell of the epidermis -keratinocytes -Desmosomes -Melanocytes -Elastin - ANSWER-Elastin What is the first line of defense against environmental agents? -Lymphocytes -Macrophages -Langerhan cells -Epidermis - ANSWER-Langerhan cells- most important antigen-presenting cell population in the skin Which of the following cells of the epidermis binds adjacent keratinocytes? -Langerhan cells -melanocytes -Desmosomes -Keratin - ANSWER-Desmosomes ...

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having the highest risk for developing alterations in tissue integrity? - ANSWER-A client who is incontinent and taking a prescribed diuretic A nurse is caring for a client who has a portable wound bulb suction device and notes that the drainage bulb is three-fourths full. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Empty and measure the drainage A nurse is reviewing str...

2 types of Wound Healing - ANSWER-- Primary intention - Secondary intention Primary Intention - ANSWER-occurs when there is little or no tissue loss and skin edges approximated (close together) (Surgical incision, wound stapled or sutured) Secondary Intention - ANSWER-involves loss of tissue; wound edges not approximated (pressure ulcers, surgical wounds with tissue loss) Factors influencing Wound healing - ANSWER-- Nutrition (Vit. A, C, Zinc and protein) - Age (older age decreases ...

Protease inhibitors - ANSWER-controls levels of inflammatory enzymes matrix dressings - ANSWER-scaffolding to aid in cell migration and attachment cell and tissue substitutes - ANSWER-provides cells and growth factors to promote healing What is one characteristic of a non-healing wound? - ANSWER-persistent high levels of pro-inflammatory MMPs What are the 3 guidelines for active therapies for non-healing wounds - ANSWER-use only for wounds that are clean, non-granulating (uninfected)...

Wound - ANSWER-Any injury to the body's tissues that involves a break in the skin. Incision - ANSWER-Cut produced surgically by a sharp instrument that creates an opening into an organ or space in the body. Puncture - ANSWER-Stab wound for a drainage system Primary intention - ANSWER-Minimal scaring Secondary intention - ANSWER-Wound edges must granulate during healing, occurs when skin edges are not close together. May have a drainage system. Purulent - ANSWER-Producing or conta...

Wound Care WCC Exam Questions & Answers 100% Verified!! The skin is comprised of two layers, the epidermis and the dermis. Each layer consists of numerous cells. Which cells would you find in the dermis? - ANSWER-Macrophage, Fibroblast, Mast Cells The dermis is made up of proteins, i.e. collagen and elastin. These two proteins are responsible for: - ANSWER-Giving skin tensile strength and providing the skin with elastic recoil Red blood cells also known as erythrocytes are the most abunda...

Wound Care Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct!! Before performing a wound assessment, which nursing action would reduce the patient's risk for infection? A. Taking the patient's temperature B. Applying clean gloves C. Assessing the wound for drainage D. Assessing the dressing for drainage - ANSWER-B. Applying clean gloves Which wound would be allowed to heal by secondary intention? A. Cleft lip repair B. Infected hysterectomy incision C. Exploratory laparoscopy incision D. Facia...

Wound Care Certification Questions & Answers (Gra chronic wound - ANSWER-wound that persists for an extended period of time Acute wounds - ANSWER-These are wounds that heal fast and in normal time recalcitrant - ANSWER-stubbornly disobedient, resisting healing medical battery - ANSWER-performing the wrong medical procedure or performing a procedure without the patient's consent nonadherence - ANSWER-the condition in which a patient refuses to stay with and complete a prescribed the...

Exam #1: Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions & Answers 100% Accurate! A nurse is cleaning the wound of a gunshot victim. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure? A. Once the wound is clean, dry all the areas with an absorbent cloth B. Use clean technique to clean the wound C. Clean the wound from the top to the bottom, and center to outside D. Clean the wound from the bottom to the top, and outside to center - ANSWER-Correct answer: C Using sterile tech...