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How does alcoholism impact wound healing by reducing blood flow to the wound site?
How does alcoholism impact wound healing by reducing blood flow to the wound site?
- Stimulating the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, enhancing wound healing
- Causing blood vessels to dilate, increasing blood flow to the wound
- Decreasing the production of collagen, promoting tissue regeneration
- Constricting blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the wound (correct)
What effect does diabetes mellitus have on the body's ability to fight infection in case of a wound?
What effect does diabetes mellitus have on the body's ability to fight infection in case of a wound?
- Boosting the immune system, increasing the body's defenses
- Impairing white blood cells' ability to fight infection (correct)
- Enhancing circulation to prevent bacterial entry through open skin wounds
- Strengthening diabetic neuropathy to combat harmful bacteria
What is a significant risk associated with Mycobacterium chimaera infection during heart valve replacement surgery?
What is a significant risk associated with Mycobacterium chimaera infection during heart valve replacement surgery?
- Respiratory distress due to bacterial contamination
- Cardiac arrhythmias from excessive blood loss
- Neurological complications post-surgery
- Sepsis leading to systemic inflammation (correct)
How does diabetic neuropathy affect wound healing processes?
How does diabetic neuropathy affect wound healing processes?
How does alcoholism affect collagen synthesis and tissue repair?
How does alcoholism affect collagen synthesis and tissue repair?
Which factor contributes to impaired healing in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
Which factor contributes to impaired healing in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
What action is essential to reduce the risk of infection in open heart surgery patients?
What action is essential to reduce the risk of infection in open heart surgery patients?
Which factor can contribute to increased wound infection according to the text?
Which factor can contribute to increased wound infection according to the text?
What is crucial for collagen synthesis in tissue repair according to the information provided?
What is crucial for collagen synthesis in tissue repair according to the information provided?
Which activity should be avoided in patients after open heart surgery?
Which activity should be avoided in patients after open heart surgery?
What may patients with diabetic neuropathy experience during wound healing according to the text?
What may patients with diabetic neuropathy experience during wound healing according to the text?
How can diabetic wounds be effectively managed based on the text?
How can diabetic wounds be effectively managed based on the text?
Why is Mr. Ma at a high risk of infection during his heart surgery?
Why is Mr. Ma at a high risk of infection during his heart surgery?
Why are germs more likely to attach to an artificial heart valve than a regular heart valve?
Why are germs more likely to attach to an artificial heart valve than a regular heart valve?
What factor makes Mr. Ma's aortic valve an example of a faulty heart valve?
What factor makes Mr. Ma's aortic valve an example of a faulty heart valve?
How can the risk of wound breakdown be minimized before surgery?
How can the risk of wound breakdown be minimized before surgery?
In the context of infection prevention, why is it advised to stop smoking at least two weeks before surgery?
In the context of infection prevention, why is it advised to stop smoking at least two weeks before surgery?
What role does bacteremia play in systemic complications following an infection?
What role does bacteremia play in systemic complications following an infection?
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