Wound Complications and Management Quiz

Hemostasis is not a wound complication but rather the process of stopping bleeding.

The primary goal of wound management is to facilitate the healing process.

Poor nutrition can impair wound healing by depriving the body of essential nutrients for tissue repair.

Dressing is the term used for covering a wound to protect it from external contaminants and promote healing.

Increased redness is a common sign of wound infection, indicating inflammation.

Dehiscence refers to the separation of wound edges, often due to poor healing.

Burn injury typically heals through secondary intention, not primary intention.

Debridement is the process of removing dead tissue from a wound to promote healing.

Using a wet-to-dry dressing is a method to manage excessive wound exudate by promoting absorption.

Angiogenesis is the process of forming new blood vessels in a wound, facilitating tissue repair.

Preventing tension on the wound helps to avoid wound dehiscence, ensuring proper healing.

Migration is the process of skin cell movement towards the center of the wound during healing.