Wound Healing & Skin Response

During which phase of wound healing does bleeding stop as platelets come together to form a clot?

Hemostasis

In which phase do white blood cells rush to the wound site to fight bacteria and clean out dead cells and debris?

Inflammation

What phase focuses on rebuilding tissue through cell growth, epithelialization, and wound contraction?

Proliferative

Which phase is the final (and longest) stage, where the body strengthens and refines scar tissue?

Remodeling

Whats the process called when the epithelial surface is restored during the proliferative phase?

Epithelialization

T/F: The remodeling phase of wound healing can take months- even years to complete.

True

Whixh type of inflammation shows visible skin symptoms like redness (erythema) and swelling (edema)?

Clinical Inflammation

T/F: Minor wounds heal quickly. while more serious ones take longer to go through each healing stage.

True

What kind of wound has a low risk of infection- like a simple bruise?

Closed Wounds

What type of wound happens from rubbing or scraping against a roug surface and may cause light bleeding?

Abrasions

Wounds caused by sharp, pointed objects that pierce through the skin and deeper tissues are called what?

Punctures

T/F: Sutures (stitches) come in both absorabable and non-absorbable types.

True

What type of burn affects only the outermost layer of skin (the epidermis)?

First Degree

Which burns go through all layers of skin and may reach muscles and bone?

Fourth Degree

Which of the following should not be done when treating burns?

Apply oils

T/F: Applying ice directly to a burn can help relieve pain.

False

T/F: Tanned skin increases a clients risk for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

True

What are some key factors that help the skin heal properly after professional treatments?

Keep clean, keep moisturized, avoid UV Rays

T/F: Stretch marks can appear in different colors.

True

A ____ scar is raised above the skins surface.

Hypertrophic

Which description best fits an atrophoc scar?

Sits below skins surface, and has a sunck in or pitted appearance

What type of scar forms thick, rounded tissue that grows beyond the original wounds borders?

Keloid Scar

What is the common skin condition that causes darkening where an injury, irritation, or inflammation has healed or is healing?

PIH

T/F: Pigmentation conerns can affect all skin tones and types.

True