#1
Which of the following is a sign of wound infection?
Increased redness and swelling
Decreased pain
Clear serous drainage
Decreased warmth around the wound
#2
What is the primary function of platelets in wound healing?
To produce collagen
To reduce inflammation
To form blood clots
To remove debris from the wound
#3
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects wound healing?
Nutrition
Age
Smoking
Exercise
#4
What is the term for a wound with clean, well-approximated edges?
Necrotic wound
Contaminated wound
Surgical wound
Laceration
#5
Which type of wound closure is commonly used for a wound with clean, straight edges?
Steri-strips
Sutures
Staples
Tissue adhesive
#6
Which phase of wound healing involves the formation of new blood vessels?
Inflammatory phase
Proliferative phase
Maturation phase
Hemostasis phase
#7
What is the term for a wound that heals by the formation of scar tissue with loss of function?
Primary intention healing
Secondary intention healing
Tertiary intention healing
Contracture healing
#8
Which type of wound dressing is most appropriate for a wound with moderate exudate?
Hydrocolloid
Alginate
Foam
Transparent film
#9
What is the primary goal of wound debridement?
To prevent infection
To increase blood flow
To remove necrotic tissue
To reduce inflammation
#10
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for impaired wound healing?
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypercholesterolemia
Immunosuppression
#11
Which vitamin plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis and wound healing?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
#12
Which of the following is a characteristic of a chronic wound?
High levels of growth factors
Heals within a predictable timeframe
Presence of granulation tissue
Prolonged inflammatory phase
#13
Which of the following factors can delay wound healing in the elderly?
Decreased collagen production
Increased immune response
Faster epithelialization
Enhanced inflammatory response
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Stage 4 pressure ulcer?
Partial thickness loss of dermis
Excoriation
Muscle or bone visible
Skin intact with area of non-blanchable erythema
#15
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Stage 3 pressure ulcer?
Full-thickness skin loss
Skin intact with non-blanchable erythema
Exposed subcutaneous tissue
Presence of granulation tissue