Wound Modalities Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary goal of wound irrigation in wound care?

Answer 1

C) To remove loosely adhered debris, bacteria, and exudate

Question 2

Which of the following modalities is NOT recommended for clean, granulating wounds?

Answer 2

A) Whirlpool

Question 3

In electrical stimulation, which electrode (pole) is used to reduce bioburden in an infected wound?

Answer 3

B) Negative pole (cathode)

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of pulsed lavage with concurrent suction in wound care?

Answer 4

B) Effective for wounds with tunneling or undermining

Question 5

Which modality applies sub-atmospheric pressure to a wound bed to aid in healing?

Answer 5

C) Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

Question 6

Which type of ultraviolet light is primarily used in wound care for its bactericidal effects?

Answer 6

C) UVC

Question 7

Which wound care modality is commonly used for chronic or recalcitrant wounds and enhances all three phases of wound healing?

Answer 7

B) Traditional High-Frequency Ultrasound

Question 8

Which modality involves immersing the patient in 100% oxygen at high atmospheric pressure to increase tissue oxygenation?

Answer 8

B) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Question 9

Which modality is particularly effective for wound debridement and can also help reduce wound bioburden?

Answer 9

A) Low-Frequency Ultrasound (Mist)

Question 10

Which modality is contraindicated for patients with untreated osteomyelitis and wounds with active, profuse bleeding?

Answer 10

D) Low-Frequency Ultrasound

Question 11

Which modality utilizes radio frequency energy to generate heat and promote wound healing through increased circulation and fibroblast function?

Answer 11

C) Diathermy

Question 12

Which of the following modalities can potentially aid in wound healing by stimulating an inflammatory response and promoting granulation tissue formation?

Answer 12

A) UVC Light

Question 13

Which wound modality increases oxygen concentration in tissues and is often used for conditions like gas gangrene or osteomyelitis?

Answer 13

B) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Question 14

Which modality can be effective in stimulating microcirculation, reducing oxidative stress, and promoting cell proliferation through shockwave technology?

Answer 14

A) Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

Question 15

Which modality uses charged particles and UV radiation to promote fibroblast proliferation and angiogenesis in wound healing?

Answer 15

C) Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP)