Wounds that are contaminated or infected heal by:
1. Secondary intention
2. Tertiary intention
3. Primary intention
4. Open intention
ANS: 2
Wounds that are contaminated and require observation for signs of inflammation are left open for several days. When wound edges are approximated; this is tertiary intention healing.
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