Principles of Wound Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on wound care principles with these essential questions covering wound healing, dressing, infection prevention, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a primary goal of wound care?

Promote infection
Minimize pain
Delay healing
Ignore wound assessment
2 answered
#2

What is the term for the process of wound contraction and scar formation?

Proliferative phase
Inflammatory phase
Maturation phase
Epithelialization
1 answered
#3

What is the optimal temperature range for wound healing?

Below freezing
Body temperature (37°C or 98.6°F)
Above 40°C
Varies with the type of wound
1 answered
#4

Which of the following is a characteristic of an infected wound?

Reduced redness and warmth
Increased pain and swelling
Decreased odor
Normal wound exudate
1 answered
#5

What is the purpose of using a hydrocolloid dressing in wound care?

Increase infection risk
Promote bleeding
Provide a moist environment and aid autolytic debridement
Impede granulation tissue formation
1 answered
#6

What is the significance of the inflammatory phase in wound healing?

To remove debris and dead cells
To form new blood vessels
To promote collagen synthesis
To speed up wound closure
2 answered
#7

Which factor is essential for proper wound healing?

Smoking
Adequate oxygen supply
Excessive alcohol consumption
Lack of sleep
1 answered
#8

Which factor is crucial for preventing wound infection?

Regular hand hygiene
Avoiding hydration
Excessive wound manipulation
Skipping wound assessment
1 answered
#9

What is the primary function of collagen in wound healing?

Promote infection
Provide strength and support
Inhibit angiogenesis
Delay healing
1 answered
#10

Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis in wound healing?

Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
1 answered
#11

What is the primary purpose of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)?

Increase infection risk
Promote bleeding
Reduce edema and enhance wound healing
Impede granulation tissue formation
1 answered
#12

What is the primary purpose of using antimicrobial agents in wound care?

Delay healing
Increase infection risk
Minimize bacterial load
Promote granulation tissue formation
1 answered
#13

What is the primary purpose of a dressing in wound care?

Increase infection risk
Promote bleeding
Provide a barrier to microorganisms
Impede granulation tissue formation
2 answered
#14

Which type of wound closure promotes minimal scarring?

Primary intention
Secondary intention
Tertiary intention
Delayed primary intention
1 answered
#15

Which method is commonly used for debridement in wound care?

Promoting bacterial growth
Applying honey
Surgical removal of necrotic tissue
Ignoring dead tissue
1 answered
#16

What is the role of macrophages in the wound healing process?

Delay inflammation
Promote infection
Remove debris and dead cells
Inhibit collagen synthesis
1 answered
#17

Which factor can negatively impact wound healing?

Adequate nutrition
Smoking
Adequate oxygen supply
Adequate sleep
1 answered
#18

What is the role of fibroblasts in the wound healing process?

Promote inflammation
Form new blood vessels
Produce collagen and promote tissue repair
Delay wound closure
1 answered
#19

What is the significance of moisture balance in wound care?

Increase infection risk
Promote bacterial growth
Minimize pain
Facilitate wound healing
1 answered

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