Question

In the older adult population, which factor has the greatest impact on wound healing?

		subcutaneous fat distribution
		nutritional deficiencies
		hygiene issues
		dry skin

1. Which procedure would be appropriate for a patient who is recovering from an accident and has excess tissue extending above the edges of their wound?

   		placing a rubber band around the tissue hanging
   		surgically remove the excess tissue
   		biopsy to make sure it's not a cancer growing
   		place acid on the wound and allow it to slough off

Answer 1

QUESTION : In the Older adult population, which factor has the greatest impact on wound healing?

ANSWER: (B) Nutritional deficiency

Due to the low protien level , there will cause decrease in collagen development.Which slow down the wound healing process.

QUESTION : Which procedure would be appropriate for a patient who is recovering from an accident and has excess tissue extending above the edges of their wound?

ANSWER: (B) Surgically remove the excess tissue.

Surgically removal process allows healing to proceed.