Ch 12: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Question 1

Adhesions

Answer 1

Bands of scar tissue that form between or around organs

Question 2

Dehiscence

Answer 2

Separation and disruption of previously joined wound edges

Question 3

Fibroblasts

Answer 3

Immature connective cells that migrate into the healing site and secrete collagen

Question 4

Hypertrophic scars

Answer 4

Inappropriate large, raised, red and hard scars

Question 5

Inflammatory response

Answer 5

Sequential reaction to cell injury

Question 6

Pressure ulcer

Answer 6

Localized injury to skin and/or underlying tissues as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction (usually at a bony prominence)

Question 7

Regeneration

Answer 7

Replacement of lost cells and tissue with cells of the same type

Question 8

Repair

Answer 8

Healing as a result of lost cells be replaced by connective tissue

Question 9

Shearing force

Answer 9

Pressure exerted on the skin when it adheres to the bed and the skin layers slide in the direction of body movement

Question 10

Evisceration

Answer 10

Occurs when wound edges separate to the extent that intestines protrude through the wound