CWCA (Other exams) case studies
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The Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) is an entry-level, associate-tier credential for practitioners who deliver wound care as part of a broader clinical role rather than as a dedicated specialist. It is most commonly pursued by licensed practical/vocational nurses, medical assistants, physical and occupational therapy assistants, and other non-physician team members who perform dressing changes, skin assessments, and bedside prevention work. The CWCA case studies are 5 cases and about 2,775 words.
1Plantar Ulcer That Will Not Heal: Perfusion, Offloading, and Priorities
R is a 66-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 9.8%), peripheral neuropathy, and a 2.4 x 1.8 cm plantar ulcer under the first metatarsal head. The wound is shallow (0.2 cm), with pale pink granulation and minimal serous exudate; it does not probe to bone.
592 words, about 3 min2Sacral Erythema Versus Moisture Rash: Staging and Documentation Judgment
L is a 79-year-old woman in a skilled nursing facility. She is bedbound, has urinary and fecal incontinence, and a Braden score of 12.
539 words, about 3 min3Venous Leg Ulcer With Maceration and Pain: Rebuilding the Plan of Care
T is a 72-year-old man with a 6 x 4 cm venous leg ulcer on the medial malleolus, present for 5 months. The wound bed is 70% slough and 30% granulation, with moderate-to-heavy serous exudate and no odor.
547 words, about 3 min4Is This Wound Infected? Colonization, Biofilm, and Culture Decisions
K is a 61-year-old woman with a chronic 3.0 x 2.0 cm sacral pressure injury with 50% slough and moderate serous drainage. It has been present for 4 months.
520 words, about 3 min5Caregiver Education After Discharge: Prevention, Donut Cushions, and Teach-Back
H is a 74-year-old man recently discharged home after a 3-week hospitalization for a stage 3 sacral pressure injury. He lives with his daughter, who is his primary caregiver.
577 words, about 3 min