Question

which of the following are symptoms of superficial incisional infections?

□ scab formation over surgical site

□ redness, swelling, and heat at the wound site

□ evidence of skin healing at wound site

□ positive wound culture from the site

□ purulent drainage from the surgical wound

Explanation:

• Scab formation and skin healing are signs of normal wound healing, not infection.
• Redness, swelling, heat (inflammatory signs), positive wound culture (indicating microbial presence), and purulent drainage (pus, a sign of infection) are symptoms of superficial incisional infections.

Answer:

• Redness, swelling, and heat at the wound site
• Positive wound culture from the site
• Purulent drainage from the surgical wound