Skin Integrity and Wound Care in Nursing Quiz

Test your knowledge on wound care essentials. Learn about wound assessment, dressing selection, and factors influencing healing. Try now!

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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands?

Epidermis

Dermis

Subcutaneous tissue

Stratum corneum

What is the term for a wound with minimal tissue loss, such as a surgical incision?

Abrasion

Laceration

Contusion

Clean wound

What is the term for a wound caused by a blunt force trauma that results in the tearing of tissues?

Puncture

Incision

Avulsion

Contusion

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skin?

Protection against infection

Regulation of body temperature

Synthesis of vitamin C

Sensation of touch, heat, and pressure

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

To provide cushioning and insulation

To regulate body temperature

To produce melanin and protect against UV radiation

To generate new skin cells

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Stage III pressure ulcer?

Skin loss involving the epidermis and dermis

Full-thickness skin loss with damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue

Non-blanchable erythema

Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed adipose tissue

What is the primary goal of wound irrigation?

To remove necrotic tissue

To promote granulation tissue formation

To reduce bacterial load

To enhance epithelialization

Which of the following factors can impair wound healing?

High oxygen tension

Systemic corticosteroid use

Adequate blood flow

Maintaining a moist wound environment

What is the primary purpose of a transparent film dressing?

To absorb exudate

To provide thermal insulation

To maintain a moist wound environment

To protect the wound from mechanical trauma

#10

Which type of dressing is most appropriate for a heavily draining wound?

Hydrocolloid

Alginate

Transparent film

Gauze

#11

Which of the following is an appropriate action when assessing a wound?

Use harsh scrubbing motions to remove debris

Measure the wound depth using a sterile cotton-tipped applicator

Apply a dry dressing immediately without inspecting the wound

Only assess the wound once during the initial assessment

#12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Stage IV pressure ulcer?

Full-thickness skin loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle

Extensive tissue necrosis

Ulcer extends into adjacent structures

Non-blanchable erythema

#13

Which of the following is an appropriate action when cleaning a wound?

Use hot water to irrigate the wound

Apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the wound bed

Irrigate the wound from the center to the periphery

Use a dry, sterile gauze to pat the wound dry

#14

Which of the following is an appropriate action when applying a wound dressing?

Apply the dressing loosely to allow air circulation

Change the dressing only when it becomes saturated with drainage

Clean the wound with soap and water before applying the dressing

Avoid covering the wound entirely to allow it to 'breathe'