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Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following would be the most important piece of assessment data to gather with regard to wound healing?

a. Muscular strength assessment
b. Sleep assessment
c. Pulse oximetry assessment
d. Sensation assessment

Question 2

Which nursing observation would indicate that a wound healed by secondary intention?

a. Minimal scar tissue
b. Minimal loss of tissue function
c. Permanent dark redness at site
d. Scarring can be severe.

bfulkerson77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Oxygen fuels the cellular functions essential to the healing process; the ability to perfuse tissues with adequate amounts of oxygenated blood is critical in wound healing. Blood flow through the pulmonary capillaries provides red blood cells for oxygen attachment. Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the pulmonary blood; most of the oxygen attaches to hemoglobin molecules within the red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygenated hemoglobin molecules through the left side of the heart and out to the peripheral capillaries, where the oxygen detaches, depending on the needs of the tissues. Pulse oximetry measures the oxygen saturation of blood. Assessment of muscular strength and sensation, although useful for fitness and mobility testing, does not provide any data with regard to wound healing. Sleep, although important for rest and for integration of learning and restoration of cognitive function, does not provide any data with regard to wound healing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A wound healing by secondary intention takes longer than one healing by primary intention. The wound is left open until it becomes filled with scar tissue. If the scarring is severe, permanent loss of function often occurs. Wounds that heal by primary intention heal quickly with minimal scarring. Scar tissue contains few pigmented cells and has a lighter color than normal skin.