Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN®)
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes specialized wound care knowledge
assessed in the Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN®) Exam,
administered by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Certification Board. It focuses on the assessment, prevention, and
management of acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries,
diabetic ulcers, venous and arterial wounds. The exam also evaluates
understanding of wound healing physiology, risk factors, infection
control, debridement methods, dressings, and advanced wound
therapies. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, patient
education, interdisciplinary care, and promoting optimal healing
outcomes
,A wound that is caused by prolonged pressure is classified as a
______________ wound.
Pressure wound
What is the Braden Scale used for?
Assessing a patient's risk for pressure injury development.
The ____________ index is used to measure arterial circulation in the lower
extremities.
Ankle-brachial index (ABI)
,Definition: What does "epibole" refer to in wound care?
The rolled or curled edges of a wound that impede healing.
Scenario: A patient presents with a stage 3 pressure injury with yellow
slough tissue in the base. Which phase of wound healing is most likely
occurring?
Proliferation phase
____________ is the term for skin damage caused by excessive moisture.
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)
, What is a "non-healing" wound typically present with?
Infection, biofilm, or closed wound edges.
Definition: What is the primary purpose of wound debridement?
To remove necrotic tissue and promote healing.
The ____________ is used to evaluate the nutritional status of a patient.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes specialized wound care knowledge
assessed in the Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN®) Exam,
administered by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Certification Board. It focuses on the assessment, prevention, and
management of acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries,
diabetic ulcers, venous and arterial wounds. The exam also evaluates
understanding of wound healing physiology, risk factors, infection
control, debridement methods, dressings, and advanced wound
therapies. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, patient
education, interdisciplinary care, and promoting optimal healing
outcomes
,A wound that is caused by prolonged pressure is classified as a
______________ wound.
Pressure wound
What is the Braden Scale used for?
Assessing a patient's risk for pressure injury development.
The ____________ index is used to measure arterial circulation in the lower
extremities.
Ankle-brachial index (ABI)
,Definition: What does "epibole" refer to in wound care?
The rolled or curled edges of a wound that impede healing.
Scenario: A patient presents with a stage 3 pressure injury with yellow
slough tissue in the base. Which phase of wound healing is most likely
occurring?
Proliferation phase
____________ is the term for skin damage caused by excessive moisture.
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)
, What is a "non-healing" wound typically present with?
Infection, biofilm, or closed wound edges.
Definition: What is the primary purpose of wound debridement?
To remove necrotic tissue and promote healing.
The ____________ is used to evaluate the nutritional status of a patient.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
