Wound Classification

Question 1

acute

Answer 1

proceeds through an orderly and timely reparative process that results in sustained restoration of anatomical and functional integrity
ie: surgical incision

Question 2

chronic

Answer 2

fails to proceed through an orderly and timely process to produce anatomical and functional integrity
ie: vascular compromise, chronic inflammation, or repetitive insults to tissue

Question 3

primary intention

Answer 3

wound that is closed
ie: hematoma, surgical incision w/ suture or staples

Question 4

secondary intention

Answer 4

wound edges not closed or approximated
ie: surgical wounds w/ tissue loss or contamination

Question 5

tertiary intention

Answer 5

left open for several days; then wound edges are approximated
ie: contaminated wounds