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The Braden Scale is the most widely used tool to assess risk for Pressure Injuries. All of the following categories are included in the Braden scale except:

A patient is being seen at the Wound Center for an open wound that is not healing with epibole of the wound edges. How would the WOC nurse interpret these findings?

The WOC nurse is treating a patient with a hydrocolloid dressing. Upon removal of the dressing the nurse notes “goopy” drainage with a slight odor. How should the nurse interpret this finding?

The WOC nurse is assessing a 38 year old male patient with a surgical wound. Which of the following parameters would be most indicative of a surgical site infection (SSI)?  

Which type of wound would be appropriate to consider the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)?

A 55 year old male patient presents at the Wound Clinic with an infected Diabetic foot ulcer. Upon examination, you suspect the patient may have osteomyelitis. Which diagnostic test is best to confirm the diagnosis of osteomyelitis?

Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injury (MARSI) are often times preventable. Prevention begins with identifying those patients at risk. Which of the following patient (s) would be at greatest risk for developing MARSI? Select all that apply.

Which of the following nutrients would be helpful in promoting wound healing?

A patient has a Type 2 skin tear on her right forearm. Which type of dressing would be most appropriate for this wound?

What is the safest and most effective way to prevent Medical Adhesive Skin Related Injury (MARSIs) when changing a transparent dressing?