Wound Healing - what do you think you know?

What is the first step in wound healing?

• Inflammation

• Growth and rebuilding

• Stopping the bleeding

• Strengthening

What is the first step in wound healing called?

• Inflammation

• Hemostasis

• Homeostasis

• Hematopoiesis

What type of blood cell clumps together and forms a clot to protect the wound?

• White blood cell

• Red blood cell

• Platelet

• Macrophage

What is the role of a white blood cell called macrophage in wound healing?

• Producing collagen

• Strengthening new tissue

• Fighting infection

• Creating scabs

What is the purpose of the protein fibrin in the clot formed during wound healing?

• To fight infection

• To hold the clot in place

• To strengthen new tissue

• To produce growth factors

What can slow or prevent wound healing?

• Reduced blood supply to the wound

• Balanced chemical signals

• Increased blood supply to the wound

• Adequate oxygen and nutrients

What is a common factor contributing to chronic wounds?

• Balanced diet

• Low blood pressure

• Young age

• Obesity

What is the purpose of fresh nutrients and oxygen in the wound during inflammation?

• To aid in healing

• To strengthen new tissue

• To fight infection

• To create scabs

What is the final stage of wound healing when the new tissue gets stronger?

• Growth and rebuilding

• Inflammation

• Strengthening

• Stopping the bleeding

What is the purpose of collagen in wound healing?

• To aid in healing

• To strengthen new tissue

• To fight infection

• To create scabs