#1
Which of the following is a common surgical procedure for removing a diseased or damaged appendix?
Appendectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the appendix.
#2
What is the primary goal of wound care?
To prevent infection
ExplanationPrevention of infection in wound healing.
#3
What is the purpose of a surgical drain?
To remove excess fluid or blood from the surgical site
ExplanationDrainage of excess fluid or blood from surgical sites.
#4
What is the term for the surgical removal of a breast?
Mastectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the breast tissue.
#5
What is the primary purpose of a surgical dressing?
To keep the wound moist and protected
ExplanationMaintaining moisture and protection of the wound.
#6
Which of the following is not a type of surgical wound closure technique?
Tape
ExplanationTape is not a surgical wound closure technique.
#7
What is debridement in the context of wound care?
Removing dead tissue from a wound
ExplanationRemoval of dead tissue from a wound.
#8
What is the term for a surgical procedure in which a portion of the stomach is removed to aid in weight loss?
Gastric bypass
ExplanationSurgical reduction of stomach size for weight loss.
#9
Which of the following is a primary factor influencing the choice of wound closure technique?
The size and location of the wound
ExplanationSize and location of the wound influence closure technique.
#10
What is the term for a surgical procedure to repair a hernia by strengthening the abdominal wall with mesh?
Hernioplasty
ExplanationRepair of hernia with abdominal wall reinforcement.
#11
Which of the following is a potential complication of surgical wound healing?
Hypertrophic scars
ExplanationFormation of raised scars during wound healing.
#12
Which of the following is a common complication associated with surgical wounds?
Wound dehiscence
ExplanationSurgical wound opening or splitting.