tissue integrity

Question 1

3 phases of wound healing?

Answer 1

1. inflammatory
2. granulation
3. maturation

Question 2

inflammatory phase

Answer 2

lasts 3 - 5 days
hemostatis develops
machrophages remove debris

Question 3

granulation phase?

Answer 3

lasts 5 to 21 days
new blood vessels and new tissue is formed

Question 4

maturation phase?

Answer 4

lasts for months
collagen fiber is remodeled, scar formation and contraction can occur

Question 5

primary intention

Answer 5

sugical scars
margins are well approximated
process has the most rapid healing

Question 6

secondary intention

Answer 6

wound margins not well approximated

Question 7

tertiary intenion

Answer 7

someone rips open there previously sutured wound
usually associated with infections and contaminated wounds

Question 8

What is SMART used for?

Answer 8

reduce the risk of melanoma
Spend time in the shade from 11-3
Make sure you never burn
A aim to cover up
R remember to take extra care of children
Then use SPF 15 or higher