Phases of Wound Healing
Which phase of wound healing involves fibroblast activity and collagen deposition?
A. Inflammatory
B. Proliferative
C. Maturation
D. Remodeling
Answer: B
Rationale: The proliferative phase includes fibroblast proliferation and collagen formation, helping fill the wound. The slides list inflammatory, proliferative, maturation as the phases of healing.
Full‑thickness wounds require which process to heal?
A. Re‑epithelialization
B. Granulation tissue formation
C. Immediate closure
D. Minimal contraction
Answer: B
Rationale: Full‑thickness wounds “must be filled with granulation tissue to heal.”
Chemical burns are caused by:
A. Electricity
B. Strong acids/alkalis
C. Radiation
D. Flame
Answer: B
Rationale: Chemical burns result from corrosive substances.
A superficial burn shows:
A. Mild erythema with blanching
B. Charred tissue
C. Bone exposure
D. No pain
Answer: A
Rationale: Slides: mild erythema, blanches, painful.
Entire arm equals:
A. 9%
B. 18%
C. 27%
D. 36%
Answer: B
Rationale: Each arm = 18%.
Healing by second intention is characterized by:
A. Edges approximated with sutures
B. Delayed closure
C. Gradual filling of dead space with connective tissue
D. Minimal scarring
Answer: C
Rationale: Second intention healing requires filling of dead space with connective tissue. The slides state: “Second intention—requires gradual filling in of dead space with connective tissue.”
Re‑epithelialization stops when:
A. Cells reach the wound edge
B. Cells meet from opposite sides
C. Granulation forms
D. Scab falls off
Answer: B
Rationale: Slides: migration halts when epidermal cells meet.
Electrical burns are dangerous because they:
A. Only affect skin
B. Cause deep internal injury
C. Are always superficial
D. Heal rapidly
Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical burns often damage deep tissues.
Deep superficial burns show:
A. No pain
B. Large blisters + severe erythema
C. Black eschar
D. Bone exposure
Answer: B
Rationale: Slides: large blisters, severe erythema.
Anterior trunk equals:
A. 9%
B. 18%
C. 27%
D. 36%
Answer: B
Rationale: Diagram shows 18%.
First‑intention healing requires:
A. Wound edges left open
B. Wound edges brought together in correct anatomical position
C. Granulation tissue formation
D. High infection risk
Answer: B
Rationale: First intention occurs when edges are approximated properly.
Contraction during healing is most associated with:
A. Partial‑thickness wounds
B. Full‑thickness wounds
C. First‑intention healing
D. Chemical burns
Answer: B
Rationale: Full‑thickness wounds undergo contraction as part of healing.
Smoke‑related injuries affect the:
A. Respiratory system
B. Renal system
C. Musculoskeletal system
D. Endocrine system
Answer: A
Rationale: Slides list smoke‑related injuries under inhalation injuries.
Full‑thickness burns show:
A. Moist surface
B. Dry, leathery surface with little pain
C. Redness only
D. Rapid healing
Answer: B
Rationale: Slides: dry surface, little/no pain.
Perineum equals:
A. 1%
B. 5%
C. 9%
D. 18%
Answer: A
Rationale: Rule of nines: perineum = 1%.
Third‑intention healing is associated with:
A. Rapid epithelialization
B. Minimal scarring
C. Delayed closure and high infection risk
D. No granulation tissue
Answer: C
Rationale: Slides describe third intention as “delayed closure; high risk for infection with resulting scar.”
Partial‑thickness wounds involve:
A. Epidermis only
B. Epidermis + upper dermis
C. Entire dermis
D. Subcutaneous tissue
Answer: B
Rationale: Slides: damage to epidermis and upper dermis.
Radiation burns commonly occur from:
A. Sun exposure
B. Steam
C. Flame
D. Electricity
Answer: A
Rationale: UV exposure is a common radiation burn source.
Deep full‑thickness burns involve:
A. Epidermis only
B. Dermis only
C. Muscle and bone
D. Minimal tissue loss
Answer: C Rationale: Slides: involves muscle and bone.
Entire left leg equals:
A. 9%
B. 14%
C. 18%
D. 27%
Answer: C
Rationale: Each leg = 18%.
Which phase involves vasodilation and leukocyte migration?
A. Inflammatory
B. Proliferative
C. Maturation
D. Remodeling
Answer: A Rationale: The inflammatory phase begins immediately with vasodilation and leukocyte activity.
Partial‑thickness wounds heal primarily through:
A. Granulation
B. Re‑epithelialization
C. Contraction
D. Scar formation
Answer: A
Rationale: Slides: partial‑thickness wounds heal by re‑epithelialization within 5–7 days.
Thermal burns include:
A. Chemicals
B. Flame and heat
C. Radiation
D. Electricity
Answer: B Rationale: Thermal burns are heat‑related.
Hard, inelastic eschar is seen in:
A. Superficial burns
B. Partial‑thickness burns
C. Full‑thickness burns
D. Deep full‑thickness burns
Answer: D
Rationale: Slides: deep full‑thickness burns have hard, inelastic eschar.
Head and neck equal:
A. 4.5%
B. 7%
C. 9%
D. 12%
Answer: C
Rationale: Diagram shows 9%.