Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator Practice Test 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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Which type of wound is appropriate for suturing?

Old lacerations

Fresh lacerations

Fresh lacerations are appropriate for suturing because they provide a clean edge and are typically less than six to eight hours old, making them suitable for closure to promote better healing. When sutured promptly, fresh lacerations can help minimize scarring and reduce the risk of infection, as the tissues have not started to heal independently or become contaminated.

In contrast, old lacerations are likely to have already begun the healing process, and microbial contamination may increase the risk of infection if they are sutured closed. Deep puncture wounds may carry debris deeper into the tissue, which complicates cleaning and healing, so they often require other forms of treatment rather than suturing. Superficial abrasions usually heal well on their own without the need for sutures and are managed more effectively with appropriate wound care.

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Deep puncture wounds

Superficial abrasions

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