Wound Healing Worksheet

The first phase of healing is known as the

• proliferation phase.

• remodeling phase.

• hemostatic phase.

• acute inflammatory phase.

At what point after an injury would you expect to see edema?

• immediately

• within 5 minutes

• within the first 10 minutes

• 30 minutes of longer after the injury

What type of vascular change would you expect to see within the first 10 minutes after the injury?

What is the purpose of edema? Select all that apply.

• dilute potential pathogens

• bring healing materials into the area

• cause pain

• protect the injury

Which is not a goal of the acute inflammatory phase?

• protect

• localize

• repair

• prepare for healing

How long does the acute inflammatory phase last?

• 2 days

• 12 hours

• 3 weeks

• 6 weeks

What causes redness in the acute inflammatory stage?

• ecchymosis

• edema

• increased blood flow

• vasoconstriction

How long does the proliferation/repair phase last?

• 2 days

• 6 weeks to 3 months

• 8 weeks

• 12 monhts

What is the main objective of the repair phase?

• reduce edema and inflammation

• begin building new fibers

• calm the nerves down so pain is less

• strengthens tissue to prevent reinjury

Which phase removes debris?

• acute inflammatory

• proliferation/repair

• remodel