PAEA Surgery End Of Rotation (EOR) Practice Exam

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Which factor does NOT affect wound healing?

Nutritional status
Medications
Wound cleanliness
Weather conditions

The correct answer is: Weather conditions

Wound healing is a complex biological process influenced by a variety of factors, but weather conditions do not play a direct role in the physiological mechanisms of wound repair. Key aspects of wound healing include the body's nutritional status, which provides the necessary nutrients for tissue repair and immune function, and medications, which can impact healing through mechanisms such as altering blood flow or immune response. Additionally, wound cleanliness is crucial in preventing infection, which can significantly impede the healing process. In contrast, while weather conditions might affect comfort levels, logistics of care, or patient mobility, they do not inherently alter the biological processes involved in wound healing itself. This distinction makes weather conditions the factor that does not affect wound healing.