Surgical and Trauma Cases Where There Is Removal of Significant

question 27

Multiple Choice

Surgical and trauma cases where there is removal of significant portions of tissue without infection result in what type of healing?

• A) Primary intention
• B) Approximate intention
• C) Secondary intention
• D) Tertiary intention

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Definitions:

Cyanotic

Refers to bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.

Pulse Deficit

The difference between the heart rate and the palpable pulse rate, which can indicate cardiac dysfunctions such as arrhythmias.

Apical

Pertaining to the tip or apex of an organ or structure, such as the apex of the heart.

Radial Pulses

The pulse felt at the wrist where the radial artery runs, commonly used to measure heart rate.