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Scar Management for Therapists

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1.  When looking at types of wound closure, which statement is TRUE about a secondary intention that makes it more prone to scar formation? The wound will have more time in an unhealed state due to the time needed for granulation tissue formation and skin regeneration. The wound edges are approximated soon after the injury. These types of wounds heal quickly. This type of closure typically needs a graft.

2.  What is a temporary skin graft that is made out of cadaver skin called? Autograft Xenograft Allograft Cultured skin substitute

3.  What stage of healing is marked by an influx of white blood cells, vascularity, and swelling? Fibroplasia Inflammatory Proliferation Maturation and remodeling

4.  One of the main rules for anti-deformity positioning after a burn is: Let them sleep in positions of comfort Splint in flexion whenever possible Splints and wraps do not work Prioritize preservation of extension; flexion can be regained later

5.  A treatment for hypertrophic scarring supported by the evidence is: Massage Pressure therapy Maintenance of range of motion All of the above