WEB WOC Seminars SEM580 Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
You have a patient with reticulated (lace-like) macules and papules that are dark
maroon to purple. Which of the following terms BEST describes this type of skin
lesion:
a. Bruise
b. Purpura
c. Ecchymosis
d. Varicosity
Correct Answer
b. Purpura
Question 2
In the following statements, which is objective data found in the focus physical exam?
a. Patient divulges smoking cannabis
b. You request a fluid and bladder diary
c. Chart review notes the patient uses a walker
d. Wound dimensions and characteristics
Correct Answer
d. Wound dimensions and characteristics
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,Question 3
Marketing may be subtle or overt. In your WOC Nursing Practice you will be
marketing your services and others will be marketing their products and services to
you. Marketing is described as:
a. The process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and
distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual
and organizational objectives.
b. A complex process involving professional services to develop implementation
strategies for the WOC Nurse practice.
c. Marketing is the same thing as promotion - the words are interchangeable.
d. The exchange of goods and services so that an objective of your WOC Nursing
practice is achieved.
Correct Answer
a. The process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and
distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual
and organizational objectives.
Question 4
MASD from intertriginous dermatitis (ITD) is differentiated from incontinence
associated skin damage (IAD) in that:
a. IAD only occurs in skin folds
b. IAD may be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection
c. ITD only occurs between the buttocks
d. The source of moisture and location are different
Correct Answer
d. The source of moisture and location are different
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,Question 5
Structures of the dermis include:
a. Collagen, melanocytes, keratinocytes, & sweat (sebaceous) glands
b. Fat, vasculature, hair follicles, & melanocytes
c. Connective tissue, fat, keratinocytes, & elastin proteins
d. Collagen, elastin proteins, hair follicles, sweat (sebaceous) glands
Correct Answer
d. Collagen, elastin proteins, hair follicles, sweat (sebaceous) glands
Question 6
Treatment measures include which of the following for a Type 3 skin tear?
a. Steri-strips to approximate edges
b. Absorbent dressing with low adhesive and high MVTR i.e. silicone foam
c. Dry gauze and roller gauze to secure
d. Non-adherent contact layer with gauze
Correct Answer
b. Absorbent dressing with low adhesive and high MVTR i.e. silicone foam
Question 7
You have a patient with a macular-papular redden rash to their lower leg. Which of
the following dermatologic terms describes this assessment?
a. Elevated, firm, palpable area deeper into the dermis >1 cm
b. Flat, non-palpable area of discoloration >1 cm
c. Flat and palpable skin discolorations <1 cm
d. Elevated, firm, rough lesion with flat top
Correct Answer
c. Flat and palpable skin discolorations <1 cm
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, Question 8
What nutritional assessment data is MOST reflective for nutritional compromise?
a. Albumin of 3.0 mg/dl
b. Pre-albumin of 10
c. Unintentional weight loss >5% in last month
d. Hgb of 9.5 mg/dl
Correct Answer
c. Unintentional weight loss >5% in last month
Question 9
Which of the following foods tend to help thicken loose stool?
a. Rice, toast, bananas, applesauce
b. Pasta, apple with skins, grapes
c. Peanut butter, broccoli, beans
d. Mashed potatoes, Chinese vegetables, oranges
Correct Answer
a. Rice, toast, bananas, applesauce
Question 10
Which of the following is an example of a patient centered goal?
a. Use of compression stockings in a patient with severe hand arthritis who lives alone
b. Setting weekly wound center visits in a patient with limited finances who lives 70
miles from the center
c. Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
d. Telling the patient, they must stop smoking or the wound will not heal
Correct Answer
c. Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
You have a patient with reticulated (lace-like) macules and papules that are dark
maroon to purple. Which of the following terms BEST describes this type of skin
lesion:
a. Bruise
b. Purpura
c. Ecchymosis
d. Varicosity
Correct Answer
b. Purpura
Question 2
In the following statements, which is objective data found in the focus physical exam?
a. Patient divulges smoking cannabis
b. You request a fluid and bladder diary
c. Chart review notes the patient uses a walker
d. Wound dimensions and characteristics
Correct Answer
d. Wound dimensions and characteristics
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,Question 3
Marketing may be subtle or overt. In your WOC Nursing Practice you will be
marketing your services and others will be marketing their products and services to
you. Marketing is described as:
a. The process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and
distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual
and organizational objectives.
b. A complex process involving professional services to develop implementation
strategies for the WOC Nurse practice.
c. Marketing is the same thing as promotion - the words are interchangeable.
d. The exchange of goods and services so that an objective of your WOC Nursing
practice is achieved.
Correct Answer
a. The process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and
distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual
and organizational objectives.
Question 4
MASD from intertriginous dermatitis (ITD) is differentiated from incontinence
associated skin damage (IAD) in that:
a. IAD only occurs in skin folds
b. IAD may be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection
c. ITD only occurs between the buttocks
d. The source of moisture and location are different
Correct Answer
d. The source of moisture and location are different
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,Question 5
Structures of the dermis include:
a. Collagen, melanocytes, keratinocytes, & sweat (sebaceous) glands
b. Fat, vasculature, hair follicles, & melanocytes
c. Connective tissue, fat, keratinocytes, & elastin proteins
d. Collagen, elastin proteins, hair follicles, sweat (sebaceous) glands
Correct Answer
d. Collagen, elastin proteins, hair follicles, sweat (sebaceous) glands
Question 6
Treatment measures include which of the following for a Type 3 skin tear?
a. Steri-strips to approximate edges
b. Absorbent dressing with low adhesive and high MVTR i.e. silicone foam
c. Dry gauze and roller gauze to secure
d. Non-adherent contact layer with gauze
Correct Answer
b. Absorbent dressing with low adhesive and high MVTR i.e. silicone foam
Question 7
You have a patient with a macular-papular redden rash to their lower leg. Which of
the following dermatologic terms describes this assessment?
a. Elevated, firm, palpable area deeper into the dermis >1 cm
b. Flat, non-palpable area of discoloration >1 cm
c. Flat and palpable skin discolorations <1 cm
d. Elevated, firm, rough lesion with flat top
Correct Answer
c. Flat and palpable skin discolorations <1 cm
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, Question 8
What nutritional assessment data is MOST reflective for nutritional compromise?
a. Albumin of 3.0 mg/dl
b. Pre-albumin of 10
c. Unintentional weight loss >5% in last month
d. Hgb of 9.5 mg/dl
Correct Answer
c. Unintentional weight loss >5% in last month
Question 9
Which of the following foods tend to help thicken loose stool?
a. Rice, toast, bananas, applesauce
b. Pasta, apple with skins, grapes
c. Peanut butter, broccoli, beans
d. Mashed potatoes, Chinese vegetables, oranges
Correct Answer
a. Rice, toast, bananas, applesauce
Question 10
Which of the following is an example of a patient centered goal?
a. Use of compression stockings in a patient with severe hand arthritis who lives alone
b. Setting weekly wound center visits in a patient with limited finances who lives 70
miles from the center
c. Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
d. Telling the patient, they must stop smoking or the wound will not heal
Correct Answer
c. Reviewing written education materials with patient and family and asking for
questions or clarifications
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