Chapter 33 Flashcards
Arterial ulcer
An open wound on the lower legs or feet caused by poor arterial bloodflow
Abrasion
A partial thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin
Chronic wound
I won’t do that does not heal easily
Circulatory ulcer
Vascular ulcer
An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by decreased blood flow through the arteries or veins
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 about the skin is not broken
Contaminated wound
Along with a high risk of infection
Contusion
A closed event caused by a blow to the body
Dehiscence
The separation of wound layers
Diabetic foot ulcer
An open wound on the foot cost by complications from diabetes
Infected wound
Dirty wound
I won’t containing large amounts of microbes that show signs of infection
Edema
Swelling caused by fluid collecting in tissues
Evisceration
The separation of the loan along the protrusion of abdominal organs
Excoriation
Loss of the epidermis caused by scratching or when skin rubs against skin clothing or other material