Phases of Wound Healing

Question 1

What are the 3 Phases of Wound Healing

Answer 1

1. Inflammation
2. Proliferation
3. Maturation

Question 2

What happens during the Inflammation Phase of Wound Healing?

Answer 2

Hemostasis & Debridement

Question 3

What 3 cell types are recruited during the Inflammation Phase of Wound Healing?

Answer 3

1. Platelets
2. Leukocytes
3. Fibroblasts (make collagen)

Question 4

What 3 things do Platelets release during the Inflammatory Phase of Wound Healing?

Answer 4

1. Cytokines
2. Chemotactic Factors- mobilize other cells
3. Growth Factors

Question 5

During the Inflammation Phase, what are the four stages of hemostasis

Answer 5

1. Vasoconstriction
2. Vasodilation
3. Platelet plug (primary hemostasis)
4. Coagulation (Fibrin clot/ secondary)

Question 6

What is the result of the process of hemostasis during the inflammatory phase?

Answer 6

Preparation for healing

Question 7

Nosocomial

Answer 7

Acquired from health care facility

Question 8

Iatrogenic

Answer 8

Injury caused by medical personel or treatment

Question 9

Debridement purpose (3)

Answer 9

1. Remove devitalized tissue
2. Remove foreign material
3. Prevent infection

Question 10

Primary debridement cells (2)

Answer 10

1. Neutrophil (nonessential)
2. Macrophages (essential)