Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test

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What term describes the softening of tissue by wetting or soaking?

Eschar
Maceration
Sloughing
Angiogenesis

The correct answer is: Maceration

Maceration is the process of softening tissue by wetting or soaking, frequently used in the medical field to aid in the removal of dead skin or wounds. Eschar, sloughing, and angiogenesis do not describe the specific process of softening tissue by wetting or soaking, making them incorrect choices. Eschar refers to the hard crust that forms over a wound or damaged skin, while sloughing is the natural shedding of dead skin cells. Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels. Therefore, none of these terms accurately describe the process of softening tissue by wetting or soaking.