Ch 36 unit 6 woundcare

Question 1

A wound covering of dried plasma proteins and dead cells that occurs if the wound does not close by epithelialization.

Answer 1

Eschar

Question 2

The initial translucent, fragile tissue that forms during the proliferative phase of wound healing

Answer 2

Granulation tissue

Question 3

Protrusion of the internal viscera through an incision

Answer 3

Evisceration

Question 4

The process of pus formation

Answer 4

Suppuration

Question 5

Growing only in the presence of oxygen

Answer 5

Aerobic

Question 6

Hypertrophic scar

Answer 6

Keloid

Question 7

Bloody

Answer 7

Sanguineous exudate

Question 8

Massive bleeding

Answer 8

Hemorrhage

Question 9

A localized collection of blood underneath the skin that may appear as reddish-blue swelling

Answer 9

Hematoma

Question 10

The process during which macrophages engulf cellular debris and microorganisms

Answer 10

Phagocytosis

Question 11

Occurs where the tissue surfaces have been approximated, and there is minimal or no tissue loss

Answer 11

Primary intention healing

Question 12

Red flush of skin that occurs when pressure is relieved from an area

Answer 12

Reactive hyperemia

Question 13

Occurs in a wound that is extensive, and the edges cannot be approximated

Answer 13

Secondary intention healing

Question 14

Cessation of bleeding

Answer 14

Hemostasis

Question 15

Tissue softened by prolonged wetting or soaking

Answer 15

Maceration

Question 16

Thicker, yellow-,blue-, or green-tinged exudate

Answer 16

Purulent exudate

Question 17

Wounds left open for 3 to 5 days, then surgically closed

Answer 17

Tertiary intention

Question 18

Mixed drainage consisting of clear and blood-tinged material

Answer 18

Serosanguineous