WOUND CARE WCEI EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
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What activities can a speech therapist complete as part of the interprofessional
wound team? perform adjunctive treatment modalities
complete nutritional assessment
complere treatment on a wound
assess for cognitive deficits - (ANSWER)Assess for cognitive deficits. The speech
therapist ensures the pt can safely swallow, assesses cognitive deficits & works to
improve cognitive-linguistic skills for safe communication.
What is the term used for instances in which a patient is treated without
informed consent?
Medical battery
Medical hiccup
Medical mishap
Medical uncertainty - (ANSWER)medical battery. this is true regardless of the
severity of degree of treatment (life-saving procedure or a minor but harmful or
offensive contact)
What is one strategy you can implement for patients who are non-adherent?
explain you are an expert & know better than they do
give verbal instructions only on the treatment plan
discharge the pt from services without notice
,make complex instructions easier to understand & follow - (ANSWER)Make
complex instructions easier to understand and follow. The reason for non-
adherence may be as simple as not understanding complex treatment plans.
For a wound to be classified as recalcitrant, it would need to fail to show progress
to multiple interventions after a period of: 1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks - (ANSWER)2-4 weeks. in general, wounds that are being appropriately
managed show measurable progress within 2-4 weeks
What is one problem with evidence-based practice in wound care? The research
is conflicting on which interventions are appropriate for safe care.
The research is not supported by nationally recognized organizations.
Too much research exists for the clinician to make an informed decision about
interventions.
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness & safety of many wound
interventions. - (ANSWER)Very little research exists to support the effectiveness
and safety of many wound interventions. While randomized controlled trials are
minimal, other types of research (integrative reviews, meta-analyses) can help
support the effectiveness of interventions.
What law provides a set of national standards for the protection of a patient's
individually identifiable health information? HIPA, HIPAA, HPAA, IPPA -
(ANSWER)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA
requires professionals get written authorization from the patient before sharing
,their information for purposes other than for treatment, payment & healthcare
operations.
Melanin decreases the synthesis of what vitamin? A, B, D, K - (ANSWER)vitamin
D. while melanin decreases vitamin D synthesis, it does not completely stop it
The percent of blood made up of RBCs is measured by: Erythrocyte sedimentation
rate (ESR)
Hematocrit (Hct)
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Red blood cell count (RBC) - (ANSWER)hematocrit. normal hct 38.3-48.6% in men,
35.5-44.9% in women
The protein collagen is responsible for the skin's:
Elastic recoil
Sensation
Tensil strength
Thermoregulation - (ANSWER)tensile strength. collagen is produced by
fibroblasts in the dermis
What cell in the epidermis is responsible for creating the tough, flexible
waterproof covering on the skin's surface? Fibroblasts
Keratinocytes
Langerhans
, Melanocytes - (ANSWER)keratinocytes. older cells move closer to the surface of
the skin & begin to flatten, lose their cellular contents & make keratin, a fibrous
protein that makes the epidermis tough
What is produced when sweat and sebum mix on the skin? Acid mantle
Collagen
Keratin
Melanin - (ANSWER)acid mantle. the acid mantle is an acidic coating of the skin
that delays growth of microorganisms on the skin
What is the pH of the skin?
3-4.5
4-6.8
5.5-7
6.8-8.2 - (ANSWER)4 to 6.8. average 5.5, slightly acidic
What protein allows RBCs to transport oxygen & gives them their red color?
Collagen
Elastin
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin - (ANSWER)hemoglobin. it also gives RBCs their red color
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What activities can a speech therapist complete as part of the interprofessional
wound team? perform adjunctive treatment modalities
complete nutritional assessment
complere treatment on a wound
assess for cognitive deficits - (ANSWER)Assess for cognitive deficits. The speech
therapist ensures the pt can safely swallow, assesses cognitive deficits & works to
improve cognitive-linguistic skills for safe communication.
What is the term used for instances in which a patient is treated without
informed consent?
Medical battery
Medical hiccup
Medical mishap
Medical uncertainty - (ANSWER)medical battery. this is true regardless of the
severity of degree of treatment (life-saving procedure or a minor but harmful or
offensive contact)
What is one strategy you can implement for patients who are non-adherent?
explain you are an expert & know better than they do
give verbal instructions only on the treatment plan
discharge the pt from services without notice
,make complex instructions easier to understand & follow - (ANSWER)Make
complex instructions easier to understand and follow. The reason for non-
adherence may be as simple as not understanding complex treatment plans.
For a wound to be classified as recalcitrant, it would need to fail to show progress
to multiple interventions after a period of: 1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks - (ANSWER)2-4 weeks. in general, wounds that are being appropriately
managed show measurable progress within 2-4 weeks
What is one problem with evidence-based practice in wound care? The research
is conflicting on which interventions are appropriate for safe care.
The research is not supported by nationally recognized organizations.
Too much research exists for the clinician to make an informed decision about
interventions.
Very little research exists to support the effectiveness & safety of many wound
interventions. - (ANSWER)Very little research exists to support the effectiveness
and safety of many wound interventions. While randomized controlled trials are
minimal, other types of research (integrative reviews, meta-analyses) can help
support the effectiveness of interventions.
What law provides a set of national standards for the protection of a patient's
individually identifiable health information? HIPA, HIPAA, HPAA, IPPA -
(ANSWER)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA
requires professionals get written authorization from the patient before sharing
,their information for purposes other than for treatment, payment & healthcare
operations.
Melanin decreases the synthesis of what vitamin? A, B, D, K - (ANSWER)vitamin
D. while melanin decreases vitamin D synthesis, it does not completely stop it
The percent of blood made up of RBCs is measured by: Erythrocyte sedimentation
rate (ESR)
Hematocrit (Hct)
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Red blood cell count (RBC) - (ANSWER)hematocrit. normal hct 38.3-48.6% in men,
35.5-44.9% in women
The protein collagen is responsible for the skin's:
Elastic recoil
Sensation
Tensil strength
Thermoregulation - (ANSWER)tensile strength. collagen is produced by
fibroblasts in the dermis
What cell in the epidermis is responsible for creating the tough, flexible
waterproof covering on the skin's surface? Fibroblasts
Keratinocytes
Langerhans
, Melanocytes - (ANSWER)keratinocytes. older cells move closer to the surface of
the skin & begin to flatten, lose their cellular contents & make keratin, a fibrous
protein that makes the epidermis tough
What is produced when sweat and sebum mix on the skin? Acid mantle
Collagen
Keratin
Melanin - (ANSWER)acid mantle. the acid mantle is an acidic coating of the skin
that delays growth of microorganisms on the skin
What is the pH of the skin?
3-4.5
4-6.8
5.5-7
6.8-8.2 - (ANSWER)4 to 6.8. average 5.5, slightly acidic
What protein allows RBCs to transport oxygen & gives them their red color?
Collagen
Elastin
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin - (ANSWER)hemoglobin. it also gives RBCs their red color
