Title: Quiz 6
Course: HCP 0102 Articulated Nursing Assistant > Section: Module 6 - Treatment and Procedures/Wound Care

Q: A wound is not infected. It is
- A clean wound
- An abrasion
- A contusion
- A surgical incision
A: A clean wound

Q: A patient had lung surgery. The person’s incision is best described as
- A clean wound
- A contaminated wound
- An incision
- A clean-contaminated wound
A: A clean-contaminated wound

Q: Tissues are injured, but the skin is not broken. This is
- A contusion
- An abrasion
- A laceration
- A closed wound
A: A closed wound

Q: A wound has a high risk of an infection. This is
- A contaminated wound
- A chronic wound
- A full-thickness wound
- An infected wound
A: A contaminated wound

Q: A resident has an open wound on the lower left leg. It is caused by poor arterial blood flow. This wound is
- A pressure ulcer
- A stasis ulcer
- A venous ulcer
- An arterial ulcer
A: An arterial ulcer

Q: Skin tears are caused by all of the following except
- Friction
- Shearing
- Short and smooth fingernails
- Removing tape or adhesives
A: Short and smooth fingernails

Q: A wound does not heal easily. It is
- A chronic wound
- A contaminated wound
- A full-thickness wound
- A dirty wound
A: A chronic wound

Q: A patient has an open wound on her left foot. She has poor circulation in her arteries and veins. Her wound is
- An arterial ulcer
- A venous ulcer
- A stasis ulcer
- A circulatory ulcer
A: A circulatory ulcer

Q: A partial-thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin is
- A pressure ulcer
- A laceration
- An abrasion
- A penetrating wound
A: An abrasion

Q: You are helping a resident dress. Which clothing will help prevent skin tears?
- Garments with zippers
- Shorts and a sleeveless blouse
- A hospital gown
- A soft long-sleeve sweatshirt and sweatpants
A: A soft long-sleeve sweatshirt and sweatpants

Q: A patient is in bed. The person needs re-positioning. The following will help prevent skin tears except
- Bed rails
- Measures to prevent friction and shearing
- Using an assist device to move the person
- Using pillows to support the arms and legs
A: Bed rails

Q: Which statement about skin tears is incorrect?
- Skin tears can occur during bathing, dressing, re-positioning, or transfers.
- Skin tears are painful.
- Infection can develop in a skin tear.
- Skin tears usually occur over a bony area.
A: Skin tears usually occur over a bony area.

Q: To prevent skin tears, you need to
- Follow the person’s care plan
- Wear gloves
- Position the person supine
- Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
A: Follow the person’s care plan

Q: The following are common sites for skin tears except
- The hands
- The arms
- The lower legs
- The sacrum
A: The sacrum

Q: Skin tears are caused by the following except
- Friction and shearing
- Pulling or bumping a body part
- Direct pressure on the skin
- Incontinence and moisture on the skin
A: Incontinence and moisture on the skin

Q: Those at risk of skin tears include all of the following except
- Being obese
- Having poor hydration
- Having altered mental awareness
- Having poor nutrition
A: Being obese

Q: The skin is injured. Which is a major threat?
- Incontinence
- Infection
- Gangrene
- Evisceration
A: Infection

Q: An accident or violent act that causes injury is
- Shock
- A wound
- Trauma
- Inflammation
A: Trauma

Q: A hematoma is
- A rip in the skin
- A swelling that contains blood
- A vascular ulcer
- A penetrating wound
A: A swelling that contains blood

Q: A resident has a rip in the skin. The epidermis is separated from underlying tissue. This is
- A pressure ulcer
- An abrasion
- A skin tear
- A decubitus ulcer
A: A skin tear

Q: A resident has an open wound on the right lower leg. The person has poor blood flow through her veins. Her wound is
- An arterial ulcer
- A stasis ulcer
- A pressure ulcer
- A skin tear
A: A stasis ulcer

Q: Clear, watery fluid from a wound is
- Purulent drainage
- Serosanguineous drainage
- Serous drainage
- Sanguineous drainage
A: Serous drainage

Q: Bloody drainage is
- Purulent drainage
- Serosanguineous drainage
- Serous drainage
- Sanguineous drainage
A: Sanguineous drainage

Q: Drainage that is thick green, yellow, or brown is
- Purulent drainage
- Serosanguineous drainage
- Serous drainage
- Sanguineous drainage
A: Purulent drainage

Q: Thin, watery, blood-tinged drainage is
- Purulent drainage
- Serosanguineous drainage
- Serous drainage
- Sanguineous drainage
A: Serosanguineous drainage

Q: A break or rip in the outer layers of the skins is known as
- An incision
- A penetrating wound
- A contusion
- A skin tear
A: A skin tear

Q: Any injury caused by unrelieved pressure is
- A wound
- A thrombus
- Phlebitis
- A pressure ulcer
A: A wound

Q: Phlebitis is
- Inflammation of a vein
- Trauma
- A thrombus
- A closed wound
A: Inflammation of a vein

Q: Early signs of pressure ulcers include the following except
- Reddened skin
- Tingling in the area
- Pain or burning in the area
- Cracked and peeling skin
A: Cracked and peeling skin

Q: Which of the following scrapes the skin?
- Skin tear
- Friction
- Pressure
- Shearing
A: Friction

Q: Which person has the least risk for a pressure ulcer?
- The person who has urinary incontinence
- The person who has fecal incontinence
- The person who has shortness of breath
- The person who has circulatory problems
A: The person who has shortness of breath

Q: Common causes of pressure ulcers include the following except
- Pressure
- Friction
- Shearing
- Burns
A: Burns

Q: The recommended position for preventing and treating pressure ulcers is the
- Supine position
- Prone position
- Fowler’s position
- 30-degree lateral position
A: 30-degree lateral position

Q: Persons who are bedfast are re-positioned at least every
- Hour
- 1 to 2 hours
- 3 to 4 hours
- Shift
A: 1 to 2 hours

Q: Which is not a risk factor for pressure ulcers in infants and children?
- Poor mobility
- Lack of bowel and bladder control
- Moving about in bed
- Poor nutrition
A: Moving about in bed

Q: A female resident is obese. She is at risk for pressure ulcers in the following areas except
- Between abdominal folds
- Under her breasts
- Between her legs and buttocks
- Her forehead and chin
A: Her forehead and chin

Q: A resident has dry skin. What should you do?
- Use soap during the person’s bath.
- Apply moisturizer as directed by the nurse.
- Apply cornstarch to dry areas.
- Apply powder to dry areas.
A: Apply moisturizer as directed by the nurse.

Q: Pressure ulcers can occur where skin has contact with skin. What can you use to prevent such contact?
- Pillows
- Bed cradle
- Eggcrate-like mattress
- Flotation pad
A: Pillows

Q: To prevent pressure ulcers, you must
- Provide clean linens every day
- Change linens whenever they are wet or soiled
- Change linens whenever they are wrinkled
- Provide clean linens every shift
A: Change linens whenever they are wet or soiled

Q: To prevent pressure ulcers, you must
- Keep the person’s skin clean and dry
- Massage pressure points
- Use soap to clean the skin
- Scrub and rub the skin during bathing
A: Keep the person’s skin clean and dry

Q: Persons needing home care can develop pressure ulcers. Which is incorrect?
- Check the person’s skin at every visit.
- Massage any reddened areas at every visit.
- Remind the family to check the person’s skin.
- Call the nurse if signs of a pressure ulcer are noted.
A: Massage any reddened areas at every visit.

Q: A resident has an eggcrate-type pad on the bed. For bottom linens, you need
- A mattress pad, bottom sheet, plastic drawsheet, and cotton drawsheet
- A bottom sheet, plastic drawsheet, and cotton drawsheet
- A bottom sheet and cotton drawsheet
- A bottom sheet
A: A bottom sheet

Q: Which of the following prevents pressure on the tops of the legs and feet?
- Bed cradle
- Heel elevator
- Eggcrate-type pad
- Flotation pad
A: Bed cradle

Q: To prevent pressure ulcers, persons sitting in chairs need to shift their positions every
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 20 minutes
A: 15 minutes

Q: Which member of the health care team decides which dressing to use?
- Physician
- Nurse
- Nursing Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
A: Nurse

Q: A person can develop a pressure ulcer within 2 to 6 hours after the onset of pressure.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Which of the following is at particular risk for epidermal stripping because of their fragile skin?
- Toddlers
- Adolescents
- Young adults
- Newborns
A: Newborns

Q: Pressure ulcer prevention involves all of the following except
- Identifying persons at risk
- Implementing prevention measures for those at risk
- Taking a Polaroid picture of changes noted in a pressure ulcer
- Managing proper fluid balance
A: Taking a Polaroid picture of changes noted in a pressure ulcer

Q: When layers of the skin rub against each other, this is known as
- Friction
- Shearing
- Sloughing
- Stripping
A: Shearing

Q: Pressure ulcers usually occur
- On arms and legs
- On the hands and feet
- On the buttocks
- Over bony prominences
A: Over bony prominences