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What is the definition of a chronic wound?
What is the definition of a chronic wound?
- A wound that persists for longer than 6 weeks (correct)
- A wound that persists for longer than 4 weeks
- A wound that persists for longer than 8 weeks
- A wound that persists for longer than 2 weeks
What is the classification of a diabetic venous wound?
What is the classification of a diabetic venous wound?
- Secondary to arterial insufficiency
- Secondary to nerve damage
- Secondary to immune system dysfunction
- Secondary to venous insufficiency (correct)
What type of wound is characterized by valvular incompetence in veins?
What type of wound is characterized by valvular incompetence in veins?
- Pressure wound
- Diabetic arterial wound
- Diabetic venous wound (correct)
- Arterial wound
How is a chronic wound's area expected to decrease after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment?
How is a chronic wound's area expected to decrease after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment?
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How long does a wound need to persist to be classified as a chronic wound?
How long does a wound need to persist to be classified as a chronic wound?
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What is the definition of a chronic wound?
What is the definition of a chronic wound?
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What type of wound is characterized by valvular incompetence in veins?
What type of wound is characterized by valvular incompetence in veins?
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How is a chronic wound's area expected to decrease after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment?
How is a chronic wound's area expected to decrease after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment?
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What is the classification of a diabetic venous wound?
What is the classification of a diabetic venous wound?
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What is the definition of an acute wound?
What is the definition of an acute wound?
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