Acute and Traumatic Wounds Overview
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What is the main difference between lacerations and skin tears?

  • Lacerations occur only in older adults, while skin tears can occur in all age groups.
  • Lacerations have a jagged shape, while skin tears have a regular shape.
  • Lacerations are deeper wounds compared to skin tears.
  • Lacerations are caused by mechanical forces, while skin tears are caused by sharp objects. (correct)
  • Which type of wounds may require long-term wound management for healing to occur?

  • Clean-contaminated wounds
  • Contaminated wounds (correct)
  • Dirty wounds
  • Surgical wounds
  • What is the typical appearance of an incision on postoperative day 5?

  • Bright pink (correct)
  • Red
  • Colorless
  • Pale pink
  • What is MASD a form of?

    <p>Dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conditions can lead to chronic wounds?

    <p>Immobilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wound is commonly associated with neuropathic disease?

    <p>Diabetic wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should wound closures typically be removed post-surgery?

    <p>$5-9$ days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body parts are most susceptible to skin tears?

    <p>Lower and upper extremities, back of hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can interfere with healing in contaminated and dirty wounds?

    <p>Higher bacterial loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wounds have a higher bacterial load that may interfere with healing?

    <p>Traumatic wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wound is characterized by tears in the skin caused by blunt or sharp objects?

    <p>Lacerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may cause skin irritation when exposed to irritants like feces, urine, and wound exudates?

    <p>MASD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition does wound healing require long-term management post-procedure?

    <p>Contaminated wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Skin tears are most commonly observed in which demographic?

    <p>Older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wound is typically closed at the completion of a surgical procedure?

    <p>Clean-contaminated wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color does an incision typically appear as 5-14 days post-surgery?

    <p>Bright pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Wound closures are usually removed by which day post-surgery?'

    <p>7-10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What type of disease is associated with chronic wounds that result from alterations in blood flow?'

    <p>Venous disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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