Free Wound Care and Dressings MCQs with Answers
50 Wound Care and Dressings MCQs from Fundamentals of Nursing, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Wound care covers wound classification, healing stages, assessment of tissue and drainage, pain, infection signs, dressing selection and clean or sterile dressing technique. It also includes pressure injuries by stage and the factors affecting healing, such as nutrition, circulation, diabetes, infection and prolonged pressure.
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- A. Alginate dressing
- B. Transparent film dressing
- C. Hydrocolloid dressing
- D. Thin hydrogel sheet
Explanation: Alginate dressings are useful for wounds with moderate to heavy drainage because they absorb exudate and form a soft gel.
Correct answer: Alginate dressing- A. Healthy granulation tissue
- B. Adherent slough
- C. New epithelial tissue
- D. Black eschar tissue
Explanation: Slough is usually yellow, tan, or grey and may appear stringy or loosely attached to the wound bed.
Correct answer: Adherent slough- A. Apply firm support over the incision during coughing
- B. Place the patient flat and restrict all movement
- C. Remove the dressing to inspect the incision immediately
- D. Encourage forceful coughing without supporting the wound
Explanation: Supporting the incision with the hands or a pillow during coughing reduces tension on the wound edges.
Correct answer: Apply firm support over the incision during coughing- A. Place a pillow under the calves to float the heels
- B. Massage reddened skin over each heel every shift
- C. Keep the heels directly against the mattress
- D. Place a ring-shaped device beneath each heel
Explanation: A pillow under the calves can elevate the heels so they do not bear direct pressure against the mattress.
Correct answer: Place a pillow under the calves to float the heels- A. Report the impaired perfusion promptly
- B. Apply a tight compression bandage to the foot
- C. Elevate the leg well above heart level
- D. Cover the wound with a warm heating pad
Explanation: The findings suggest impaired arterial circulation, which can rapidly threaten tissue viability and delay healing, so the nurse should…
Correct answer: Report the impaired perfusion promptly- A. Place the dressing from the wound outward
- B. Use the same swab for each cleansing stroke
- C. Return a used swab to the sterile tray
- D. Touch the wound with the sterile glove fingertips
Explanation: For a clean wound, cleansing and dressing application proceed from the least contaminated area near the wound outward.
Correct answer: Place the dressing from the wound outward- A. The wound edges are pink and slightly tender
- B. A small amount of clear drainage is present
- C. The patient develops a new foul odour from the wound
- D. The wound bed contains moist red granulation tissue
Explanation: A new foul odour can indicate bacterial growth or necrotic tissue and requires prompt reassessment with the other clinical findings.
Correct answer: The patient develops a new foul odour from the wound- A. Offer protein-rich foods and reposition regularly
- B. Limit fluids and keep the patient on bed rest
- C. Clean the wound repeatedly and avoid meals
- D. Use a heating pad and reduce position changes
Explanation: Adequate protein supports tissue repair, while regular repositioning reduces prolonged pressure and improves prevention of further injury.
Correct answer: Offer protein-rich foods and reposition regularly- A. Transparent film dressing
- B. Dry cotton gauze dressing
- C. Foam dressing with thick padding
- D. Calcium alginate dressing
Explanation: A transparent film allows continuous observation, protects the wound from friction and contamination, and retains moisture when drainage…
Correct answer: Transparent film dressing- A. Suppression of inflammation and collagen formation
- B. Increase in local blood flow and oxygen delivery
- C. Stimulation of epithelial growth at the wound edges
- D. Increase in white blood cell migration to the wound
Explanation: Long-term corticosteroids suppress the inflammatory response and reduce collagen synthesis, which weakens tissue repair and delays wound…
Correct answer: Suppression of inflammation and collagen formation