Advantage Wound Care Questions and correct answers latest Update 2026

Advantage Wound Care Questions and correct answers latest Update 2026 1. Which layer of the epidermis is composed of dead cells filled with keratin? a. Stratum Lucidum b. Stratum Basale c. Stratum Corneum d. Stratum Granulosum c. Stratum Corneum 2. Which layer of the dermis is comprised of dense connective tissue and contains collagen fibers which add to the strength of the dermis? a. Papillary Dermis b. Reticular Dermis c. Epidermis d. Subcutaneous b. Reticular Dermis 3. Which layer of the dermis contains loose connective tissue with surface projections called dermal papillae? a. Papillary Dermis b. Reticular Dermis c. Subcutaneous d. Ruffini's corpuscle a. Papillary Dermis 4. Which term describes the widening of blood vessels responsible for skin flushing? a. Vasoconstriction b. Alopecia c. Vasodilation d. Jaundice c. Vasodilation 5. Which of the following glands are on the palms and feet? a. Apocrine sweat glands b. Eccrine sweat glands c. Sebaceous glands d. Pineal glands b. Eccrine sweat glands 1. Which statement best describes healing through secondary intention? a. Wound edges are approximated and sutured together b. Wound edges are left open and wound closure is achieved through granulation of the wound bed and scarring c. A wound is left open to treat infection prior to closure d. A wound is closed on the second day after injury b. Wound edges are left open and wound closure is achieved through granulation of the wound bed and scarring 2. Which of the following statements are true about the remodeling phase of wound healing? a. Type IV collagen is replaced by type I b. Type I collagen is replaced by type III c. Type III collagen is replaced by type I d. Type II collagen is replaced by type I c. Type III collagen is replaced by type I 3. In which phase of healing is the platelet plug formed? a. Hemostasis b. Inflammatory c. Proliferative d. Remodeling/Maturation a. Hemostasis 4. Which cells are first on the scene during the inflammatory phase of wound healing? a. Macrophages b. Neutrophils c. Eosinophils d. Platelets b. Neutrophils 5. Which of the following statements is true regarding MMPs? a. Their numbers are decreased in stalled, chronic wounds b. Their numbers are increased in stalled, chronic wounds c. They keep TIMPs in check d. MMPs decrease inflammation b. Their numbers are increased in stalled, chronic wounds 1. Which of the following is a systemic factor affecting wound healing?