Author Question: Wounds that are contaminated or infected heal by: 1. Secondary intention 2. Tertiary intention ... (Read 114 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Wounds that are contaminated or infected heal by:

1. Secondary intention
2. Tertiary intention
3. Primary intention
4. Open intention

Question 2

Which of the following assessment findings is most representative of a stage II pressure ulcer?

1. A blister
2. Undermining
3. Nonblanchable redness
4. Visible subcutaneous fat

fdliggud · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Wounds that are contaminated and require observation for signs of inflammation are left open for several days. When wound edges are approximated; this is tertiary intention healing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Stage II ulcers have partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis, dermis, or both. The ulcer is superficial and presents clinically as an abrasion, blister, or shallow crater. The remaining op-tions describe elements of stage I and stage III ulcers.