Wound Care and Management Quiz

What is the first phase of wound healing?

• Maturation/Remodeling

• Angiogenesis

• Proliferation/Repair

• Inflammation and Debridement

Which type of wound closure occurs when a wound heals on its own by forming granulation tissue, epithelializing, and contracting?

• Healing by Second Intention

• Delayed Primary Closure

• Primary Closure

• Secondary Closure

What is the goal of treating wounds?

• To keep the wound dry at all times

• To minimize pain, decrease infection, and promote healing

• To cause infection in the wound

Which type of wound is created when a nonsterile organ is entered with little or no spillage of contents or when a minor breach in aseptic technique occurs when treating a clean wound?

• Dirty wounds

• Contaminated wounds

• Clean-contaminated wounds

• Clean wounds

What is the most reliable way to achieve the desired pressure for wound flushing?

• Using a syringe

• Using a 1-L bag of fluids attached to a venoset and a needle

• Using a dropper

• Using a spray bottle

What is the main goal of the first step in treating wounds?

• To cover the wound with a bandage

• To evaluate the surrounding tissue for further damage

• To remove the hair around the wound

• To sedate or anesthetize the patient

Which type of wound closure occurs at least 5 days after injury and after healthy granulation tissue has formed?

• Secondary Closure

• Delayed Primary Closure

• Primary Closure

• Healing by Second Intention

What is the phase of wound healing that begins at the time of injury and lasts 3 to 5 days?

• Angiogenesis

• Inflammation and Debridement

• Maturation/Remodeling

• Proliferation/Repair

What is the phase of wound healing that occurs 3 to 5 days after injury?

• Proliferation/Repair

• Angiogenesis

• Maturation/Remodeling

• Inflammation and Debridement

What is the phase of wound healing that occurs 7 to 14 days after injury?

• Inflammation and Debridement

• Proliferation/Repair

• Maturation/Remodeling

• Angiogenesis