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What is the main difference between lacerations and skin tears?
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?
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?
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?
What is MASD a form of?
Which conditions can lead to chronic wounds?
Which conditions can lead to chronic wounds?
What type of wound is commonly associated with neuropathic disease?
What type of wound is commonly associated with neuropathic disease?
When should wound closures typically be removed post-surgery?
When should wound closures typically be removed post-surgery?
Which body parts are most susceptible to skin tears?
Which body parts are most susceptible to skin tears?
What can interfere with healing in contaminated and dirty wounds?
What can interfere with healing in contaminated and dirty wounds?
What type of wounds have a higher bacterial load that may interfere with healing?
What type of wounds have a higher bacterial load that may interfere with healing?
Which type of wound is characterized by tears in the skin caused by blunt or sharp objects?
Which type of wound is characterized by tears in the skin caused by blunt or sharp objects?
What may cause skin irritation when exposed to irritants like feces, urine, and wound exudates?
What may cause skin irritation when exposed to irritants like feces, urine, and wound exudates?
In which condition does wound healing require long-term management post-procedure?
In which condition does wound healing require long-term management post-procedure?
Skin tears are most commonly observed in which demographic?
Skin tears are most commonly observed in which demographic?
Which type of wound is typically closed at the completion of a surgical procedure?
Which type of wound is typically closed at the completion of a surgical procedure?
What color does an incision typically appear as 5-14 days post-surgery?
What color does an incision typically appear as 5-14 days post-surgery?
'Wound closures are usually removed by which day post-surgery?'
'Wound closures are usually removed by which day post-surgery?'
'What type of disease is associated with chronic wounds that result from alterations in blood flow?'
'What type of disease is associated with chronic wounds that result from alterations in blood flow?'
