Wellbeing quiz On wounds and injuries
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Pus is a clinical sign of a/ an .......................
- Infected wound
- Scarred wound
- Clean wound
Pus is a thick fluid produced as part of the body's inflammatory response to an infection. It contains dead cells and tissue, white blood cells, and bacteria.
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A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces skin after an injury. What is it made of?
- Keratin
- Insulin
- Collagen
Collagen is a fibrous protein which provides a platform for new tissue growth and promotes healing.
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What is an abrasion?
- Deep cut
- Superficial wound in which the topmost layer of the skin is scraped off.
- Puncture wound
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Why should antibiotic ointments be applied?
- To prevent the growth of bacteria on the cut
- To speed up blood clotting
- To provide support for bandage
When bacteria adhere themselves to the wound surface, they form a biofilm. Biofilms evade the immune response and delay healing of the wound.
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