SKIN INTEGRITY & WOUND CARE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

SKIN INTEGRITY & WOUND 2025
CARE TEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION



QUESTION 1



A patient reports pain in the ankle joint because of a sprain. Which nursing
intervention would be beneficial to the patient? - ANSWERS-Placing an elastic
bandage



QUESTION 2



Which color would be sanguineous drainage on a patient's dressing? - ANSWERS-
Bright red



QUESTION 3



For which reason would a nurse apply a binder over an abdominal incision? -
ANSWERS-Supporting the wound



QUESTION 4



Which amount of zinc is recommended for wound healing? - ANSWERS-15 to 30
mg

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CARE TEST
QUESTION 5



How many kilocalories per kilogram per day would the nurse suggest a patient
consume to promote proper wound healing? - ANSWERS-30 to 35



QUESTION 6



Which statement is true regarding sutures? - ANSWERS-Fine sutures cause
minimal tissue injury



QUESTION 7



Which type of wound drainage is considered sanguineous? - ANSWERS-Bright
red, active bleeding



QUESTION 8



Which amount of protein per kilogram of body weight a day would the nurse
recommend a patient consume to support wound healing? - ANSWERS-1.25 to 1.5
g




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CARE TEST
QUESTION 9



Which amount of fluids per kilogram per day would the nurse encourage the
patient to drink for proper wound healing? - ANSWERS-30 to 35 mL



QUESTION 10



Which size syringe is used for irrigating an open wound? - ANSWERS-35 ml



QUESTION 11



A patient's wound drainage appears thick and yellow. Which type of drainage is
this considered? - ANSWERS-Purulent



QUESTION 12



Which quantity of vitamin C is recommended for wound healing? - ANSWERS-
1000 mg/day




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