Question 1

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for anchoring the skin to underlying tissues and contains fat cells that help insulate the body?

Accepted Answer

Subcutaneous layer

Question 2

A patient presents with a yellowish, itchy skin. Which condition is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Production of insulin

Question 4

A 75-year-old patient is at increased risk for pressure injuries. Which physiological change contributes most to this risk?

Accepted Answer

Decreased skin elasticity

Question 5

A wound is described as having full-thickness skin loss, not involving underlying fascia. According to the staging system, which stage is this?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the process of hemostasis in wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Blood vessels constrict and blood clotting begins

Question 7

A patient with diabetes develops a wound on the foot. Which factor is most likely to delay wound healing in this patient?

Accepted Answer

Impaired circulation

Question 8

Which wound complication is characterized by the separation of wound layers, often requiring emergency intervention if internal organs protrude?

Accepted Answer

Dehiscence and evisceration

Question 9

A nurse is cleaning a pressure injury. Which solution is recommended for irrigating and cleaning the wound?

Accepted Answer

0.9% normal saline

Question 10

Which of the following is a systemic factor that can delay wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroid drug use

Question 11

A patient with a stage 2 pressure injury is being treated. Which characteristic best describes this stage?

Accepted Answer

Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis

Question 12

Which of the following is a principle of wound healing that emphasizes the importance of nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Response to wound is more effective if proper nutrition is maintained

Question 13

A patient is prescribed a hot pack for muscle pain. Which physiological effect is expected from heat application?

Accepted Answer

Dilation of peripheral blood vessels

Question 14

Which type of wound dressing is most appropriate for a wound with significant drainage?

Accepted Answer

Dressing that absorbs moisture

Question 15

A patient with urinary incontinence develops impaired skin integrity due to overhydration. Which term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Maceration

Question 16

A nurse is teaching a patient about wound healing. Which phase involves the formation of granulation tissue and the action of fibroblasts?

Accepted Answer

Proliferation phase

Question 17

A patient is at risk for pressure injuries due to immobility. Which intervention is most effective in prevention?

Accepted Answer

Proper positioning, turning, and transferring

Question 18

Which drainage system is classified as a closed system and is commonly used for post-surgical wounds?

Accepted Answer

Jackson-Pratt drain

Question 19

A wound is classified as 'Y' in the color classification system. What is the primary treatment goal for this wound?

Accepted Answer

Cleanse

Question 20

A patient with a deep tissue pressure injury presents with persistent nonblanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration. Which mechanism is most likely responsible for this injury?

Accepted Answer

External pressure compressing blood vessels

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