Ch. 35 Wound Care Flashcards
1
Q
Constrict
A
to narrow
2
Q
Dilate
A
to expand or open wider
3
Q
Skin Tear
A
A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis (top skin layer) separates from the underlying tissues
4
Q
Ulcer
A
A shallow or deep crater like sore of the skin or mucous membrane
5
Q
Wound
A
A break in the skin or mucous membrane
