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Chapter 31 Wound Care Flashcards

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Abrasion

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A partial-thickned and wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin

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Arterial ulcer

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An open wound on the lower legs or feet caused by poor arterial blood flow

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Chronic wound

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A wound that does not heal easily

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Clean-Contaminated wound

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A wound that occurs from the surgical entry of the reproductive urinary respiratory or gastrointestinal system

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Clean wound

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A wound that is not infected

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Closed wound

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Tissue are injured but the skin is not broken

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Compress

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A soft pad applied over a body area

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Constrict

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To narrow

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Contaminated wound

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A wound with a high risk of infection

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Contusion

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A closed wound caused by a blow to the body; a bruise

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Dehiscence

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The separation between of wound layers

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Diabetic foot ulcer

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An open wound to on the foot caused by complications from diabetes

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Dilate

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To expand or open wilder

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Dirty wound

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See infected wound

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Edema

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Swelling caused by fluid collecting in tissue

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Embolus

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A blood clot ( or other foreign matter) that travels through the vascular system until it lodges in a vessel

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Evisceration

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The separation of the wound along with the protrusion of abdominal organs

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Full-thickness wound

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The dermis, epidermis, and subcutaneous tissue are penetrated; muscle and bone may be involved

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Gangrene

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A condition in which there is death of tissue

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Hyperthermia

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A body temperature (thermia) that is much higher than the persons normal range

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Hypothermia

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A very low hypo) body temperature

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Incision

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A cut produced surgically by a sharp instrument; it creates an opening into an organ or body space

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Infected wound

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A wound containing large amounts of microbes that show signs of infection; dirty wound

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Intentional wound

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A wound created for therapy

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Laceration
an open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges
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Open wound
The skin or mucous membrane is broken
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Pack
Wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application
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Partial - thickness wound
The dermis and epidermis of the skin are broken
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Penetrating wound
An open wound that breaks the skin and enters a body are organ or cavity
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein
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Puncture wound
An open wound made by a sharp object
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Purulent drainage
Thick green, yellow or brown drainage
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Sanguineous drainage
Bloody drainage
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Serosanguineous drainage
Thin, watery drainage that is blood-tinged
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Serous drainage
Clear, watery fluid
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Skin tear
A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis (top skin layer) separates from the underlying tissue
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Thrombus
Blood clot
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Trauma
An accident or violent act that Injuries the skin mucous membranes, bones, and organs
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Ulcer
A shallow or deep crater like sore of the skin or a mucous membrane
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Unintentional wound
A wound resulting from trauma
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Vascular ulcer
An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor venous blood flow ; stasis ulcer
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Wound
A break in the skin or mucous membrane
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Common cause of a wound!
Surgery’s Trauma= • accident or violent act that injures the skin mucous membranes, bones, and organs; falls vehicle crashes, gun shots, stabbing, burns •Pressure injuries •Decreased blood flow through the arteries or veins •Nerve damage
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A person has laceration on the right leg from a fall. The wound is
Open,unintentional, and contaminated
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A person had rectal surgery, the person has a
Clean contaminated wound
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The skin and underlying tissue are pierced this is
Penetrating wound
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Which can cause skin tears ?
Wearing rings
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A person has a vascular ulcer. Which measures should you question?
Hold socks in place with elastic garters
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Compression (antiembolism) stocking
Prevent blood clots
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Compression stocking are applied
Before the person gets out of bed
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When applying an elastic bandage
Position the part in good alignment
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Persons with diabetes are at risk for diabetic foot ulcer because of
Never and blood vessels damage
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A person has diabete. You should check the person feet every
Day.
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A person with diabetes needs to wear socks with shoes to prevent
Blisters
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A woman is separating. This is called
Dehiscence
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Clear watery drainage from a wound is called
Serous drainage
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A dressing does the following except
Support the wound and reduce swelling
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A person receives a pain- relief medication before a dressing change. How long should you wait for the medication to take effect?
30min
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To remove tape
Pull it toward the wound
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An abdominal binder is used to
Provide support and hold dressings in place
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Warm applications have these effects except
Decreased blood flow
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The greatest threat from warm appreciation is
Burns
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These statements are about moist warm applications. Which is false?
The effects from moist heat are less than from a dry heat application
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These Statements are about site baths. Which is false?
Sits baths last 25 to 30 minutes
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A person uses an aquatheemia pad. which Is false?
Pins secure the pad in place
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Cold applications
Reduce pain, prevent swelling, and decrease circulation
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Which is not a complication of a cold application?
Infection

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