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Emory WOCN Wound Exam 2 2026-
Complete Exam Questions With
Verified Solutions
when should we use modified compression (23-30 mmHg) - correct-answer -
ABI>0.5 and <0.8
Normal ABI - correct-answer -0.9-1.3
ABI score 0.5-0.8 - correct-answer -moderate ischemia; vascular consult; modified
compression
ABI score <0.5 - correct-answer -severe ischemia
urgent vascular consult
Cornerstone for venous ulcer management - correct-answer -compression and
elevation
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4 layer compression wrap - correct-answer --appropriate for both active and
sedentary patient
-provides sustained therapeutic level compression
- omit layer 3 for modified compression (ABI 0.5-0.8)
Unna boots - correct-answer -- intended only for patient who is actively
ambulating
Lymphedema - correct-answer -reversible accumulation of fluid that responds at
lease partly to elevation and compression
-pitting edema
-no significant fibrosis
- foot involvement
Phase 2 lymphedema - correct-answer -spontaneously irreversible
-nonpitting edema
- papillomatosis
- positive stemmer sign
- elvation ineffective
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Phase 3 lymphedema - correct-answer -- lymphostatic elephantiasis
- severe papillomatosis (cobblestone)
- severe edema
- ulceration
sensory neuropathy - correct-answer --loss of vibratory sense
-loss of protective sensation
-loss of proprioceptive sense (position)
Motor neuropathy - correct-answer -- causes foot and toe deformities (hammer
toes/clawfoot)
-altered weight bearing (plantar surface ulcers)
Autonomic Neuropathy - correct-answer --damage to nerves controlling sweat
glands/blood vessels
- dry cracked feet/fissures
- persistent vasodilation (charcot foot deformity)
Emory WOCN Wound Exam 2 2026-
Complete Exam Questions With
Verified Solutions
when should we use modified compression (23-30 mmHg) - correct-answer -
ABI>0.5 and <0.8
Normal ABI - correct-answer -0.9-1.3
ABI score 0.5-0.8 - correct-answer -moderate ischemia; vascular consult; modified
compression
ABI score <0.5 - correct-answer -severe ischemia
urgent vascular consult
Cornerstone for venous ulcer management - correct-answer -compression and
elevation
,2
4 layer compression wrap - correct-answer --appropriate for both active and
sedentary patient
-provides sustained therapeutic level compression
- omit layer 3 for modified compression (ABI 0.5-0.8)
Unna boots - correct-answer -- intended only for patient who is actively
ambulating
Lymphedema - correct-answer -reversible accumulation of fluid that responds at
lease partly to elevation and compression
-pitting edema
-no significant fibrosis
- foot involvement
Phase 2 lymphedema - correct-answer -spontaneously irreversible
-nonpitting edema
- papillomatosis
- positive stemmer sign
- elvation ineffective
, 3
Phase 3 lymphedema - correct-answer -- lymphostatic elephantiasis
- severe papillomatosis (cobblestone)
- severe edema
- ulceration
sensory neuropathy - correct-answer --loss of vibratory sense
-loss of protective sensation
-loss of proprioceptive sense (position)
Motor neuropathy - correct-answer -- causes foot and toe deformities (hammer
toes/clawfoot)
-altered weight bearing (plantar surface ulcers)
Autonomic Neuropathy - correct-answer --damage to nerves controlling sweat
glands/blood vessels
- dry cracked feet/fissures
- persistent vasodilation (charcot foot deformity)
