Physiological AdaptationQuestion 375 of 2368
During a dressing change, which finding in the wound base indicates healthy granulation tissue?
- Pink, moist, bumpy tissue that is painless to touch
- Dark red tissue that bleeds easily with light contact
- Shiny white or yellow fibrous film over the tissue
- Dry, thick, black tissue with a leathery texture
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Correct answer: Pink, moist, bumpy tissue that is painless to touch
Healthy granulation tissue is pink, moist, bumpy, and painless. Dark red, painful, easily bleeding tissue suggests infection.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: PHASES OF WOUND HEALING. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026