Which is an example of a chronic wound?

Which is an example of a chronic wound?

• A. Surgical incision
• B. Laceration
• C. Pressure injury
• D. Acute burn

Answer: (C)

A chronic wound is one that does not move through the normal healing process in a timely way, often lingering in the inflammatory phase and taking longer to close. A pressure injury fits this pattern because prolonged pressure causes tissue ischemia and damage; in people who can’t reposition or relieve the pressure, these wounds tend to persist and require ongoing management to restore perfusion and promote healing. In contrast, an uncomplicated surgical incision typically heals by primary intention within a short timeframe, a laceration (traumatic cut) usually heals in days to weeks, and an acute burn follows a more predictable healing course.

A chronic wound is one that does not move through the normal healing process in a timely way, often lingering in the inflammatory phase and taking longer to close. A pressure injury fits this pattern because prolonged pressure causes tissue ischemia and damage; in people who can’t reposition or relieve the pressure, these wounds tend to persist and require ongoing management to restore perfusion and promote healing.

In contrast, an uncomplicated surgical incision typically heals by primary intention within a short timeframe, a laceration (traumatic cut) usually heals in days to weeks, and an acute burn follows a more predictable healing course.