Which Solution Is Best to Use When Cleaning a Wound

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which solution is best to use when cleaning a wound that is healing by epithelialization?

• A) Normal saline
• B) Povidone-iodine
• C) Hydrogen peroxide
• D) Dakin solution

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Definitions:

Microbiology

The branch of science that deals with the study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

Surface Anatomy

The study of the external features of the body and how they relate to the underlying structures.

Tissue Types

Various categories of biological tissues, including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues, each with specific functions in the body.

Organ

A part of the body that performs a specific function or group of functions, such as the heart, lungs, liver, or skin.