Introduction to Skin Integrity and Basic Wound Care
Introduction to Skin Integrity and Basic Wound Care ( 9 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a surgical incision with sutures. The nurse observes that the edges of the wound are well approximated and there is minimal drainage from the site. The nurse documents this type of wound healing as:
Primary intention is a type of wound healing that occurs when the edges of the wound are well approximated and there is minimal tissue loss or infection. It results in minimal scarring and fast healing.
Secondary intention is a type of wound healing that occurs when the edges of the wound are not approximated or there is extensive tissue loss or infection. It results in granulation tissue formation, contraction, and epithelialization. It takes longer to heal and may result in scarring and infection.
Tertiary intention is a type of wound healing that occurs when there is a delay in closing the wound or when the wound is intentionally left open for drainage or debridement. It results in less scarring than secondary intention but more than primary intention.
Quaternary intention is not a valid term for wound healing.
Answer: A
Primary intention is a type of wound healing that occurs when the edges of the wound are well approximated and there is minimal tissue loss or infection. It results in minimal scarring and fast healing.
B. Secondary intention is a type of wound healing that occurs when the edges of the wound are not approximated or there is extensive tissue loss or infection. It results in granulation tissue formation, contraction, and epithelialization. It takes longer to heal and may result in scarring and infection.
C. Tertiary intention is a type of wound healing that occurs when there is a delay in closing the wound or when the wound is intentionally left open for drainage or debridement. It results in less scarring than secondary intention but more than primary intention.
D. Quaternary intention is not a valid term for wound healing.