Wound Care Primary Intention Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is healing by primary intention?

All tissues, including the skin, are mechanically held closed (staples, tape, suture, glue etc).

What type of wound would use primary intention healing?

Little tissue loss, wound edges closely approximate.

How does the healing take place in primary intention?

Direct union of granulating surfaces.

Does clotting take place in primary intention healing?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the cosmetic impact of healing by primary intention?

Little or no scar. Signup and view all the answers

What commonly inflicted wounds are usually healed by primary intention?

Surgical incisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is healing by secondary intention?

Wound left open to heal from inside out. Signup and view all the answers

How do secondary intention wounds close?

Edges come together naturally by means of granulation and contraction. Signup and view all the answers

What would suggest a wound should heal by secondary intention?

Gaping wound, significant tissue loss. Signup and view all the answers

What is healing by third intention?

Wound left open for a number of days, closed if it is found to be clean. Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of healing contaminated/dirty wounds by third intention?

Less chance of SSIs than primary, less scarring than secondary. Signup and view all the answers

Is there a fourth mode of healing?

True Signup and view all the answers

How is the clot and scar different for secondary intention?

Larger clot and scar form. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Healing by Primary Intention

Defined as closure of all tissues mechanically, utilizing staples, tape, sutures, or glue.
Typically applied to wounds with minimal tissue loss where edges closely approximate.
Healing involves a direct union of granulating surfaces without significant complication.
Clotting occurs, but it is minimal, leading to a small clot formation.
The cosmetic outcome is favorable, resulting in little to no visible scarring.
Commonly used for surgical incisions due to their clean edges.

Healing by Secondary Intention

Involves leaving wounds open to heal from the inside out, promoting natural healing processes.
Closure occurs naturally as edges come together through granulation and tissue contraction.
Indicated for wounds that are gaping with significant tissue loss, making primary intention unsuitable.

Healing by Third Intention

This method leaves a wound open for several days to monitor cleanliness before closure if appropriate.
Advantages include reduced risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) compared to primary healing and better cosmetic outcomes than secondary healing.

Additional Healing Methods

There is a fourth mode of healing, primarily for partial thickness wounds, which heals by epithelialization.
Secondary intention healing results in larger clots and scars than primary intention, reflecting the extent of tissue loss and healing complexity.

Description

Test your knowledge on wound care, specifically the process of healing by primary intention. This quiz covers key concepts, definitions, and examples related to tissue healing and wound management techniques. Perfect for students in nursing or medical fields.