Wound Care Exam 1 Practice Questions 2026 |
Questions & Answers PDF
1. If a patient requires a topical anesthetic for a minor wound and benzocaine is
available in 20% strength, what considerations should be taken into account
before application?
Apply without any assessment.
Check if the wound is infected before applying.
Assess for any allergies and the size of the wound.
Only consider the patient's age.
2. If a patient has an open wound and is treated with hydrogen peroxide, what
potential outcome might occur?
Delayed wound healing
Immediate infection
Faster healing
No effect on healing
3. A patient presents with a wound in the early inflammation phase that is
producing moderate exudate. Which dressing type would you recommend
for optimal healing?
Hydrocolloid dressing
Gauze dressing
Transparent film dressing
Alginate dressing
4. Describe the role of topical anesthetics in wound care.
, Topical anesthetics promote faster healing of wounds.
Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area around a wound to
reduce pain during treatment.
Topical anesthetics are applied to prevent infection.
Topical anesthetics are used to disinfect wounds.
5. Describe the significance of understanding bacterial resistance to bacitracin
in wound care.
Understanding resistance helps in selecting effective treatments
and preventing ineffective use.
Resistance indicates that bacitracin is always ineffective.
Resistance only affects topical treatments, not systemic ones.
Resistance has no impact on wound healing.
6. In a scenario where a patient has a wound infected with Gram-negative
bacteria, which treatment would be most appropriate?
Using a topical anesthetic to numb the area.
Using neomycin as part of the treatment regimen.
Applying a Gram-positive antibiotic ointment.
Choosing a hydrocolloid dressing for the wound.
7. What is the antiseptic that should only be used when released gas can
escape and has little benefit over soapy water?
Hydrogen peroxide
Iodine solution
Chlorhexidine
, Alcohol wipes
8. A patient presents with a wound that has partial thickness skin loss and is
painful to touch. What stage of the wound is this likely to be, and what would
be the recommended initial treatment approach?
Stage 3; refer for surgical evaluation.
Stage 2; clean the wound and apply a suitable dressing.
Stage 1; apply a topical antibiotic only.
Stage 4; apply a hydrocolloid dressing without cleaning.
9. What is a common strength of lidocaine used in wound care?
2% and 5%
1% and 2%
0.5% and 1%
0.25% and 0.5%
10. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with a second degree burn on their
forearm and an IV site on the opposite arm, which dressing would be most
appropriate for both areas?
Transparent film dressing
Alginate dressing
Hydrocolloid dressing
Gauze dressing
11. _____________ is a complementary and alternative therapy that can help improve
disorders and can have wound healing effects.
acupunture
, feverfew
Aloe
biofeedback
12. • Drug of choice for the topical treatment of burns?
Chlorhexidine ointment
Penicillin ointment
Silver sulfadiazine ointment
Nitrofuracin ointment
13. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with a severe infected wound,
how would the use of polymyxin B influence the treatment plan?
It would replace the need for surgical intervention.
It would be used solely for pain management.
It would be included as part of the topical treatment to eliminate
bacterial infection.
It would be used to promote faster healing without addressing
infection.
14. Describe the role of hydrocolloid dressings in the wound healing process.
Hydrocolloid dressings maintain a moist environment and facilitate
the autolytic debridement of necrotic tissue.
Hydrocolloid dressings are only suitable for superficial wounds.
Hydrocolloid dressings are used primarily for surgical wounds and do
not promote moisture.
Questions & Answers PDF
1. If a patient requires a topical anesthetic for a minor wound and benzocaine is
available in 20% strength, what considerations should be taken into account
before application?
Apply without any assessment.
Check if the wound is infected before applying.
Assess for any allergies and the size of the wound.
Only consider the patient's age.
2. If a patient has an open wound and is treated with hydrogen peroxide, what
potential outcome might occur?
Delayed wound healing
Immediate infection
Faster healing
No effect on healing
3. A patient presents with a wound in the early inflammation phase that is
producing moderate exudate. Which dressing type would you recommend
for optimal healing?
Hydrocolloid dressing
Gauze dressing
Transparent film dressing
Alginate dressing
4. Describe the role of topical anesthetics in wound care.
, Topical anesthetics promote faster healing of wounds.
Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area around a wound to
reduce pain during treatment.
Topical anesthetics are applied to prevent infection.
Topical anesthetics are used to disinfect wounds.
5. Describe the significance of understanding bacterial resistance to bacitracin
in wound care.
Understanding resistance helps in selecting effective treatments
and preventing ineffective use.
Resistance indicates that bacitracin is always ineffective.
Resistance only affects topical treatments, not systemic ones.
Resistance has no impact on wound healing.
6. In a scenario where a patient has a wound infected with Gram-negative
bacteria, which treatment would be most appropriate?
Using a topical anesthetic to numb the area.
Using neomycin as part of the treatment regimen.
Applying a Gram-positive antibiotic ointment.
Choosing a hydrocolloid dressing for the wound.
7. What is the antiseptic that should only be used when released gas can
escape and has little benefit over soapy water?
Hydrogen peroxide
Iodine solution
Chlorhexidine
, Alcohol wipes
8. A patient presents with a wound that has partial thickness skin loss and is
painful to touch. What stage of the wound is this likely to be, and what would
be the recommended initial treatment approach?
Stage 3; refer for surgical evaluation.
Stage 2; clean the wound and apply a suitable dressing.
Stage 1; apply a topical antibiotic only.
Stage 4; apply a hydrocolloid dressing without cleaning.
9. What is a common strength of lidocaine used in wound care?
2% and 5%
1% and 2%
0.5% and 1%
0.25% and 0.5%
10. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with a second degree burn on their
forearm and an IV site on the opposite arm, which dressing would be most
appropriate for both areas?
Transparent film dressing
Alginate dressing
Hydrocolloid dressing
Gauze dressing
11. _____________ is a complementary and alternative therapy that can help improve
disorders and can have wound healing effects.
acupunture
, feverfew
Aloe
biofeedback
12. • Drug of choice for the topical treatment of burns?
Chlorhexidine ointment
Penicillin ointment
Silver sulfadiazine ointment
Nitrofuracin ointment
13. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with a severe infected wound,
how would the use of polymyxin B influence the treatment plan?
It would replace the need for surgical intervention.
It would be used solely for pain management.
It would be included as part of the topical treatment to eliminate
bacterial infection.
It would be used to promote faster healing without addressing
infection.
14. Describe the role of hydrocolloid dressings in the wound healing process.
Hydrocolloid dressings maintain a moist environment and facilitate
the autolytic debridement of necrotic tissue.
Hydrocolloid dressings are only suitable for superficial wounds.
Hydrocolloid dressings are used primarily for surgical wounds and do
not promote moisture.
