Physiological AdaptationQuestion 127 of 2368
Which wound is most likely to heal by primary intention?
- A pressure injury with a deep open base
- A clean surgical incision closed with sutures
- A skin tear whose edges cannot be brought together
- A wound left open because of severe infection
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Correct answer: A clean surgical incision closed with sutures
Primary intention means the wound edges are closed and approximated. The other wounds heal by secondary or tertiary intention.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Integumentary: Types of Wound Healing. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026