NRSG 426 Fundamentals of Wound Care Learning
Exercises Lessons 9–12 Emory University Latest
Update 2026 | Exam Prep | High-Yield Review Guide
1. Describe why Penicillin G is not typically used as a first-line treatment for
MRSA infections.
Penicillin G has severe side effects that make it unsuitable for MRSA.
Penicillin G is too expensive for treating MRSA infections.
Penicillin G is only used for viral infections, not bacterial.
Penicillin G is not effective against MRSA due to its resistance to
beta-lactam antibiotics.
2. MRSA skin infection can often imitate as:
spider bite
scratch
cut
sty
3. Describe the significance of congenital factors in the development of bullous
conditions.
Bullous conditions are primarily caused by environmental factors.
All bullous conditions are acquired, not congenital.
Congenital factors are unrelated to skin conditions.
Congenital factors can lead to genetic disorders that result in the
formation of bullous conditions such as epidermolysis bullosa.
4. What are common treatment options for necrotizing soft tissue infections?
, Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), flaps, and grafts
Antibiotics and hydration
Topical antiseptics and dressings
Surgical debridement and sutures
5. If Stephanie's burns become infected, what would be the most critical step in
her management?
Increasing her fluid intake.
Initiating appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Applying more topical ointment.
Changing her dressing less frequently.
6. Which group is at high risk for MRSA?
Children in day care centers
Individuals on military bases
Individuals confined mainly to hospitals
All of these
7. In a case where a patient presents with a necrotizing soft tissue infection,
what immediate action should the healthcare team prioritize?
Apply topical antiseptics
Perform surgical debridement
Monitor vital signs
Administer antibiotics
,8. In a patient with a necrotizing soft tissue infection who is not responding to
standard treatment, which advanced intervention might be considered to
improve outcomes?
Application of topical ointments
Increased oral hydration
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)
Use of compression bandages
9. Exaggerated vasoconstrictive response to cold temperature and emotional
stress
Raynaud Phenomenon
Thromboangitis obliterans
Wegner granulomatosis
10. What type of lesion is characterized by fluid-filled blisters due to an
autoimmune response?
Papular lesion
Nodular lesion
Bullous lesion
Macular lesion
11. What type of rash is characterized by both macules and papules?
Maculopapular rash
Urticarial rash
Vesicular rash
, Pustular rash
12. Describe how autoimmune factors contribute to the development of bullous
conditions.
Autoimmune factors lead to the production of antibodies that
attack the skin's own cells, causing blister formation.
Autoimmune factors cause an increase in skin cell production, leading
to thickening of the skin.
Autoimmune factors trigger the release of histamines, causing
inflammation and redness.
Autoimmune factors result in the skin becoming more susceptible to
infections.
13. Describe the progression of symptoms that may indicate necrotizing fasciitis
in a patient.
Symptoms may start with severe pain, followed by swelling,
redness, and systemic signs like fever.
Symptoms typically begin with mild discomfort and gradually worsen
over weeks.
Symptoms are primarily gastrointestinal, with no skin manifestations.
Symptoms are usually limited to the surface of the skin without
systemic involvement.
14. Bullous Pemphigoid is what type of disease?
Fungal
Allergic
Bacterial
Exercises Lessons 9–12 Emory University Latest
Update 2026 | Exam Prep | High-Yield Review Guide
1. Describe why Penicillin G is not typically used as a first-line treatment for
MRSA infections.
Penicillin G has severe side effects that make it unsuitable for MRSA.
Penicillin G is too expensive for treating MRSA infections.
Penicillin G is only used for viral infections, not bacterial.
Penicillin G is not effective against MRSA due to its resistance to
beta-lactam antibiotics.
2. MRSA skin infection can often imitate as:
spider bite
scratch
cut
sty
3. Describe the significance of congenital factors in the development of bullous
conditions.
Bullous conditions are primarily caused by environmental factors.
All bullous conditions are acquired, not congenital.
Congenital factors are unrelated to skin conditions.
Congenital factors can lead to genetic disorders that result in the
formation of bullous conditions such as epidermolysis bullosa.
4. What are common treatment options for necrotizing soft tissue infections?
, Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), flaps, and grafts
Antibiotics and hydration
Topical antiseptics and dressings
Surgical debridement and sutures
5. If Stephanie's burns become infected, what would be the most critical step in
her management?
Increasing her fluid intake.
Initiating appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Applying more topical ointment.
Changing her dressing less frequently.
6. Which group is at high risk for MRSA?
Children in day care centers
Individuals on military bases
Individuals confined mainly to hospitals
All of these
7. In a case where a patient presents with a necrotizing soft tissue infection,
what immediate action should the healthcare team prioritize?
Apply topical antiseptics
Perform surgical debridement
Monitor vital signs
Administer antibiotics
,8. In a patient with a necrotizing soft tissue infection who is not responding to
standard treatment, which advanced intervention might be considered to
improve outcomes?
Application of topical ointments
Increased oral hydration
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)
Use of compression bandages
9. Exaggerated vasoconstrictive response to cold temperature and emotional
stress
Raynaud Phenomenon
Thromboangitis obliterans
Wegner granulomatosis
10. What type of lesion is characterized by fluid-filled blisters due to an
autoimmune response?
Papular lesion
Nodular lesion
Bullous lesion
Macular lesion
11. What type of rash is characterized by both macules and papules?
Maculopapular rash
Urticarial rash
Vesicular rash
, Pustular rash
12. Describe how autoimmune factors contribute to the development of bullous
conditions.
Autoimmune factors lead to the production of antibodies that
attack the skin's own cells, causing blister formation.
Autoimmune factors cause an increase in skin cell production, leading
to thickening of the skin.
Autoimmune factors trigger the release of histamines, causing
inflammation and redness.
Autoimmune factors result in the skin becoming more susceptible to
infections.
13. Describe the progression of symptoms that may indicate necrotizing fasciitis
in a patient.
Symptoms may start with severe pain, followed by swelling,
redness, and systemic signs like fever.
Symptoms typically begin with mild discomfort and gradually worsen
over weeks.
Symptoms are primarily gastrointestinal, with no skin manifestations.
Symptoms are usually limited to the surface of the skin without
systemic involvement.
14. Bullous Pemphigoid is what type of disease?
Fungal
Allergic
Bacterial
