ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 26 : Wound Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Classify the following wounds as either open or closed: A. Contusion, B. Abrasion, C. Laceration, D. Pressure injury
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contusions are closed (bruising under intact skin), while abrasions, lacerations, and pressure injuries are open (skin is broken).
Question 2 of 5
You are caring for a patient with several risk factors for a pressure injury. Which would you avoid when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling sheets can cause shear and friction, increasing pressure injury risk. The other options are preventive measures.
Question 3 of 5
A colonized wound is one in which
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A colonized wound has many microorganisms but no clinical signs of infection, distinguishing it from an infected wound.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are found during your assessment of a surgical wound. Which would concern you the most?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness, warmth, and swelling around the wound margin are signs of infection, which is most concerning and requires prompt intervention.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these patients is most at risk for developing a pressure injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 78-year-old patient has multiple risk factors: immobility, incontinence, and likely poor skin integrity, increasing pressure injury risk.