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The presence of which substance contributes to the chronicity of wounds?

Low protease levels

Proliferation of fibroblasts

Low bioburden

Proinflammatory cytokines

Which dressing can stimulate tissue growth in chronic wounds and comes in several forms including powders, gels, and sheets?

Hydrogel

Collagen

Foam

Alginate

Electrical stimulation therapy for chronic wounds causes an increase in production of which of the following?

Keratinocytes

Leukocytes

VEGF

Proteases

During wound assessment, a small, non-pulsatile, smooth tubular structure which is purple/blue in color is noted arising from the subcutaneous fat. Which should be documented?

Vein

Drain

Artery

Suture

Macerated tissue is devitalized and is appropriate to debride or remove.

True

False

Which of the following tissues is poorly vascularized and relies on surrounding vascular supply and tissue for perfusion?

Muscle

Tendon

Granulation

Bone

Which of the following pressure values is appropriate for wound cleansing, I.e., adequate for removal of debris but safe for viable tissue?

Which of the following substances is non-cytotoxic and may be safely used as a wound cleansing solution?

Chlorhexidine

Normal saline

Acetic acid

Iodine

A hydrocolloid dressing is most appropriate for which of the following wounds?

A wound with unstable eschar

A full-thickness granulating wound with large exudate

A partial-thickness pressure ulcer

An unstageable pressure ulcer

Which primary dressing is most appropriate for wounds with large amounts of exudate?

Hydrocolloid

Hydrogel

Transparent film

Foam

NPWT is an appropriate advanced wound healing modality for which of the following wounds?

Diabetic foot ulcer with confirmed osteomyelitis in which antibiotic therapy has not started

Abdominal wound healing by secondary intention with a potential unexplored enterocutaneous fistula

A full-thickness wound with significant depth and high exudate levels

An atypical wound of undiagnosed etiology pending pathology results

Which of the following is considered a contraindication to topical application of growth factors?

Malignancy

Immunocompromised state

Full-thickness wound

Ischemic wound

Which of the following methods is considered the gold standard for obtaining tissue for culture from a chronic wound?

Excision of healthy-appearing tissue after wound is cleansed

Swab of exudate wound surface immediately after dressing removal

Excision of devitalized tissue from wound bed

Collecting debrided tissue from curette for specimen

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