Which Type of Graft Utilizes the Client's Own Skin for Wound

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which type of graft utilizes the client's own skin for wound coverage?

• A) Heterograft
• B) Allograft
• C) Autograft
• D) Slit graft

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Definitions:

Decubitus Ulcer

A pressure sore or ulcer that forms on the skin due to prolonged pressure on one area, often occurring in bedridden patients.

Necrotic Tissue

Dead tissue that has not been shed from the body, often the result of injury, infection, or disease, requiring medical treatment to remove.

Wound Healing

The physiological process by which the body repairs and regenerates tissue damage caused by injury or surgery, involving stages of inflammation, tissue formation, and tissue remodeling.

Dehiscence

The partial or total separation of layers of a surgical wound, which can delay healing and may require further medical intervention.