Chapter 33 Flashcards
Arterial ulcer
An open wound on the lower legs or feet caused by poor arterial blood flow
Abrasion
A partial thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin
Chronic Wound
A wound that does not heal easily
Circulatory ulcer
Anna open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by decreased blood flow through the arteries or veins vascular ulcer
Clean contaminated wound
Occurs from the surgical entry of the reproductive urinary respiratory or gastrointestinal system
Clean wound
A wound that is not infected
Closed wound
Tissues are injured but the skin is not broken
Contaminated wound
A wound with a high risk of infection
Contusion
A close wound caused by a blow to the body a bruise
Dehiscence
The separation of wound layers
Diabetic foot ulcer
An open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes
Dirty wound
See infected wound
Edema
Swelling caused by fluid collecting and tissues
Evissceration
The separation of the wound along with the protrusion of an abdominal organ
Excoriation
Loss of the epidermis caused by scratching or when the skin rubs against skin clothing or other material