Wound Care and Types Quiz

An injury that breaks the skin or mucous membrane, caused by a mechanical, chemical or biological force.

A wound caused by friction or scraping against a rough surface, leaving the skin superficial and abraded.

A wound caused by a sharp object, resulting in a clean, incised cut.

A wound caused by a pointed object, such as a blade or a needle, penetrating the skin deeply.

A wound caused by a gunshot, resulting in a penetrating injury with potential for significant tissue damage.

A wound caused by exposure to chemicals, leading to tissue damage and necrosis.

A wound caused by heat or cold, resulting in tissue damage and necrosis.

A wound caused by the passage of electrical current through the body, leading to tissue damage and potential burns.

Wounds caused by planned medical procedures like surgery.

Wounds caused by unexpected events like accidents, burns, or shootings.

Wounds affecting only the superficial layers of the skin.

Wounds that extend deeper into the tissues, potentially reaching muscle, tendons, or bones.

Wounds that go through the normal healing process in a timely manner.

Wounds that fail to heal normally and may take a long time to close.

Wounds that involve a break in the skin, revealing underlying tissues.

Wounds where the skin remains intact, but underlying tissues may be damaged.

The ideal suture material should be strong enough for the site, flexible enough for knotting and secure enough to be tied. It should also minimize tissue reaction and resist infection.

Wound healing is the body's natural process of repairing and regenerating damaged tissue to restore its form and function.

The initial response to injury, lasting about 3-5 days, focusing on stopping bleeding and activating the immune system for healing.

A process involving blood vessel constriction, activation of the clotting cascade to produce thrombin, and platelet aggregation to form a clot at the site of injury.

Wound contraction, granulation tissue formation, and epithelialization are the essential components of wound healing.

The stages of wound healing, including the early phase, proliferative phase, and remodeling phase, overlap and occur simultaneously.

The proliferative phase of wound healing involves cell division and growth, leading to the formation of new tissue.

The remodeling phase of wound healing involves the reorganization of the newly formed tissue, resulting in a scar and increased strength.

The process where platelets become sticky and activate other platelets, necessary for forming a clot.

Small blood vessels are sealed and a framework for healing is formed by a net of fibrin and platelets.

The initial stage of inflammation that involves redness, heat, pain, and swelling. It is caused by vasodilation and increased vascular permeability.

A type of white blood cell that arrives first at the site of injury, cleaning up debris and bacteria.

A type of white blood cell that arrives later and helps clean up the wound and stimulates healing process.

The stage of wound healing where new tissue is formed and the wound is strengthened.

The process of epithelial cells covering the wound surface, protecting it from bacteria and fluid loss.

Important nutrients for collagen synthesis, which is the primary building block of new tissue.

A layer that needs a moist environment to thrive and is easily damaged by harsh cleaning.

Old patients have slower wound healing due to reduced protein turnover.

Incisional wounds with a very small gap where cells migrate less than 1mm. The wound seals quickly within 24-48 hours.

Nicotine causes vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow to the wound. Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery. Both impair healing.

The process where cells detach from the basement membrane during the first 24 hours of wound healing.

Lack of protein reduces collagen and ground substance production. Vitamin C is vital for collagen maturation. Vitamin A is needed for epithelialization.

Steroids suppress immune cells and interfere with collagen formation, angiogenesis, and wound contraction. They delay wound healing.

The proliferation of cells starts 48-72 hours after PMNs and macrophage differentiation in wound healing.

Cells migrate until they meet cells from the opposite direction, then stop due to contact inhibition during wound healing.

Conditions like diabetes, kidney failure, liver disease, and infections can all impair the body's ability to heal properly.

A good blood supply in areas like the face or scalp leads to faster healing compared to areas with poor blood flow, like wounds below the knee.

The formation of new blood vessels that are crucial for wound healing.

Healthy granulation tissue is a vibrant red color with a granular texture and no offensive discharge. It is sensitive and bleeds easily on touch.

Tidy wounds heal faster than untidy ones, and moist environments are better than dry ones for healing.

Unhealthy granulation tissue is less vascular, swollen, bleeds easily, and may have sloughs.

Oxygen is essential for collagen synthesis and extracellular matrix formation. It also prevents infections.