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Wound Healing and Surgical Techniques Quiz

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Which of the following is a characteristic of primary intention wound healing?

Minimal scar formation

Explanation

Primary intention wound healing is associated with minimal scar formation.

What is the primary function of fibrin in wound healing?

Provide structural support

Explanation

Fibrin provides essential structural support during wound healing.

Which type of wound closure involves the use of sutures or staples to bring wound edges together?

Primary intention

Explanation

Primary intention involves sutures or staples to bring wound edges together for closure.

What is the primary function of macrophages during wound healing?

Remove necrotic tissue

Explanation

Macrophages primarily remove necrotic tissue during wound healing.

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary intention wound healing?

Granulation tissue formation

Explanation

Granulation tissue formation is characteristic of secondary intention wound healing.

Which phase of wound healing involves the formation of a temporary matrix to support tissue repair?

Inflammatory phase

Explanation

Temporary matrix formation supports tissue repair in the inflammatory phase.

Which of the following factors can delay wound healing?

Infection

Explanation

Infection can significantly delay the wound healing process.

During which phase of wound healing does angiogenesis occur?

Proliferative phase

Explanation

Angiogenesis occurs during the proliferative phase of wound healing.

Which surgical instrument is commonly used to remove dead tissue and promote wound healing?

Debridement tool

Explanation

Debridement tools are used to remove dead tissue and promote wound healing.

#10

Which type of wound dressing promotes a moist environment to facilitate wound healing?

Hydrogel dressing

Explanation

Hydrogel dressing promotes a moist environment to facilitate wound healing.

#11

Which surgical technique involves making an incision parallel to the Langer lines of the skin to minimize scar formation?

Langer lines incision

Explanation

Langer lines incision minimizes scar formation by following the skin's natural lines.

#12

Which of the following is a characteristic of keloid scars?

Excessive collagen deposition

Explanation

Keloid scars are characterized by excessive deposition of collagen.

#13

Which surgical technique involves excising tissue in a V-shaped manner to lengthen it?

Z-plasty

Explanation

Z-plasty involves excising tissue in a V-shaped manner to lengthen it.

#14

What is the primary function of myofibroblasts in wound healing?

Contraction of wound edges

Explanation

Myofibroblasts contract wound edges during wound healing.

Wound Healing and Surgical Techniques Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of primary intention wound healing?

What is the primary function of fibrin in wound healing?

Which type of wound closure involves the use of sutures or staples to bring wound edges together?

What is the primary function of macrophages during wound healing?

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary intention wound healing?

Which phase of wound healing involves the formation of a temporary matrix to support tissue repair?

Which of the following factors can delay wound healing?

During which phase of wound healing does angiogenesis occur?

Which surgical instrument is commonly used to remove dead tissue and promote wound healing?

Which type of wound dressing promotes a moist environment to facilitate wound healing?

Which surgical technique involves making an incision parallel to the Langer lines of the skin to minimize scar formation?

Which of the following is a characteristic of keloid scars?

Which surgical technique involves excising tissue in a V-shaped manner to lengthen it?

What is the primary function of myofibroblasts in wound healing?

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