Chapter 11
Product that interweaves fibers during the maturation phase of healing that increases its strength
collagen
A keloid is:
a raised, hypertrophic scar caused by excessive formation
Suture ligature is also known as
stick tie
Ischemia is caused by:
occlusion banding that blocks the required profession of oxygenated blood to sustain viable tissues
Wound classification of a vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy
Class II
wound not sutured and granulation is used to gradually fill the wound
The only type of needle to be used on the liver or kidney
Type of needle used when closing the skin
cutting
Wound healing from side to side is known as
Primary wound healing
Immunosuppressed Status
#1 Incisional
#2 nosocomial
#3 Deep
This supportive tissue layer of the abdominal wall must be closed securely
fascia
A debridement is defined as:
removal of foreign material or contamination from the wound
Protective response to injured tissue is
Inflammation
A suture that is "swaged" describes a suture:
inserted into the hollowed-cut needle end
Post-op wound complication that needs immediate intervention
evisceration
3-0 Vicryl, 2 Prolene, 3-0 Monocryl is the order when closing
Class I abdominal wound
The evisceration of an abdominal wound is:
Class I
Nonabsorbable, natural, multifilament suture undetectable is tissue after two years
surgical silk
When does the inflammatory phase of healing start
within minutes of incision or injury
A suture permanently swaged on an eyeless needle is used to
minimize tissue trauma when closing tissues
First intention of wound healing is described as:
aseptic wound with good approximation and ideal surgical conditions
Sacral Decubitus Ulcer is considered a _____ wound
chronic
Multifilament sutures are coated to
provide smooth passage through tissue