Wound Review

Second-intention wound healing

• a.

  the wound is cleaned and surgically closed later

• b.

  the wound is cleaned and surgically closed right away

• c.

  the wound is cleaned and allowed to close on its own

• d.

  the wound is cleaned and surgically closed once it heals a small amount

   

Which of the following is an example of an active drain?

• a.

  Penrose

• b.

  Penfield

• c.

  Jackson Pratt

• d.

  Jackson Avery

Which tissue must form in a wound that is healing by second intention before contraction or epithelial regenerative can occur?

• a.

   Collagen fibers

   

• b.

  Fibrin clot

• c.

  Granulation tissue

• d.

  Scar tissue

Type of injury that features a large section of skin torn off the underlying tissue in a glove-like fashion

Removal of dead tissue from a wound

Wound drains should be removed when the amount of fluid decreases. This is often after approximately

• a. 1-2 days

• b. 3-5 days

• c. 5-7 days

• d. 7-10 days

All of the following are instructions provided to a client when the patient has had a penrose drain placed except:

• a. An Elizabethan color may be needed

• Clean the skin around the drain with warm water or dilute chlorhexidine

• The drain will fall out and there is no need to return for removal

• Carefully watch the animal and prevent it from licking or chewing at the drain

Healing of a properly sutured surgical wound is most appropriately termed:

• a. First-intention healing

• b. Granulation

• c. Second-intention healing

• d. Third-intention healing

What is the most appropriate wound-flushing solution?

• a. Hydrogen Peroxide

• b. Isotonic Saline

• c. Povidone-iodine solution

• d. Tap water

Which of the following is not likely contributor to postoperative wound dehiscence?

• a. chronic postoperative vomiting

• b. internal suture ends cut too short

• c. infection

• d. skin sutures left in too long