Chapter 24 - Soft-Tissue Injuries | Vital Vocabulary Flashcards
Discoloration associated with a closed wound; signifies bleeding.
ecchymosis
The outer layer of skin that acts as a watertight protective covering.
epidermis
The displacement of organs outside the body.
evisceration
The fiberlike connective tissue that covers arteries, veins, tendons, and ligaments.
fascia
A burn caused by an open flame.
flame burn
A burn caused by exposure to very intense heat, such as in an explosion.
flash burn
Burns that affects all skin layers and may affect the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, and internal organs, leaving the area dry, leathery, and white, dark brown, or charred.
full-thickness burns ( third - degree )
Blood collected within the body’s tissues or in a body cavity.
hematoma
A sharp, cmooth cut.
incision
A jagged, open wound.
laceration
The linings of body cavities and passages that are in direct contact with the outside environment.
mucous membranes
Dressings made of petrolatum ( vaseline ) gauze, aluminum foil, or plastic that prevents air and liquids from entering or exiting a wound.
occlusive dressings
Injuries in which there is a break in the surface of the skin or the mucous membrane, exposing deeper tissue to potential contamination.
open injuries
Burns affecting the epidermis and some portion of the dermis but not the subcutaneous tissue, characterized by blisters and skin that is white to red, moist, and mottled.
partial-thickness burns ( second-degree )
An injury resulting from a sharp, pointed object.
penetrating wound
