Wound Care Exam 1 Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
How often is the outer layer of skin replaced - CORRECT ANSWER -28 days
Which layer of skin is avascular - CORRECT ANSWER -epidermis
The layer of the dermis that connects the epidermis to the dermis is called _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER -papillary layer
The layer of the dermis where small blood vessels supply blood to hair follicles and sweat glands
- CORRECT ANSWER -reticular layer
What are the differences between the sebaceous glands and sudoriferous glands - CORRECT
ANSWER -sebaceous: secretes sebum from hair follicle to keep skin moist.
sudoriferous: produces sweat for cooling and eliminating waste
What is the difference between a contusion and ecchymosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -contusion:
region of injured skin in which capillaries have ruptured
ecchymosis: resulting from bleeding in subcutaneous tissue
what is purpura? - CORRECT ANSWER -when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool
under the skin, looking like blood spots
primary intention primarily heals by _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reepithelialization
partial-thickness wounds heal by ______________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reepithelialization
, Full thickness wounds heal by ___________ and ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
contraction and scar tissue formation (aka granulation)
how long does the inflammatory phase typically last? - CORRECT ANSWER -3-10 days
how long does the proliferative phase usually last? - CORRECT ANSWER -3 days to 3 weeks
what are the 3 processes involved in the proliferative phase? - CORRECT ANSWER -
angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, contraction
how long does the remodeling phase usually last? - CORRECT ANSWER -as early as day 9 and
can last up to 2 years
what is the normal range of serum albumin? and what is the cutoff for significant depletion -
CORRECT ANSWER -3.5 - 5.0mg/dl; <3.0
what is the normal range of serum prealbumin? and what is the cutoff for significant depletion -
CORRECT ANSWER -15.7 - 29.6mg/dl; <10
General guidelines for suture/staple removal.
face:
scalp:
trunk:
limbs:
joints: - CORRECT ANSWER -face: 3-5 days
scalp: 7-10
trunk: 7-10
limbs: 10-14
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
How often is the outer layer of skin replaced - CORRECT ANSWER -28 days
Which layer of skin is avascular - CORRECT ANSWER -epidermis
The layer of the dermis that connects the epidermis to the dermis is called _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER -papillary layer
The layer of the dermis where small blood vessels supply blood to hair follicles and sweat glands
- CORRECT ANSWER -reticular layer
What are the differences between the sebaceous glands and sudoriferous glands - CORRECT
ANSWER -sebaceous: secretes sebum from hair follicle to keep skin moist.
sudoriferous: produces sweat for cooling and eliminating waste
What is the difference between a contusion and ecchymosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -contusion:
region of injured skin in which capillaries have ruptured
ecchymosis: resulting from bleeding in subcutaneous tissue
what is purpura? - CORRECT ANSWER -when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool
under the skin, looking like blood spots
primary intention primarily heals by _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reepithelialization
partial-thickness wounds heal by ______________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reepithelialization
, Full thickness wounds heal by ___________ and ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
contraction and scar tissue formation (aka granulation)
how long does the inflammatory phase typically last? - CORRECT ANSWER -3-10 days
how long does the proliferative phase usually last? - CORRECT ANSWER -3 days to 3 weeks
what are the 3 processes involved in the proliferative phase? - CORRECT ANSWER -
angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, contraction
how long does the remodeling phase usually last? - CORRECT ANSWER -as early as day 9 and
can last up to 2 years
what is the normal range of serum albumin? and what is the cutoff for significant depletion -
CORRECT ANSWER -3.5 - 5.0mg/dl; <3.0
what is the normal range of serum prealbumin? and what is the cutoff for significant depletion -
CORRECT ANSWER -15.7 - 29.6mg/dl; <10
General guidelines for suture/staple removal.
face:
scalp:
trunk:
limbs:
joints: - CORRECT ANSWER -face: 3-5 days
scalp: 7-10
trunk: 7-10
limbs: 10-14
