Chapter 33

Question 1

PPE

Answer 1

Personal protective equipment

Question 2

Abrasion

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Arterial ulcer

Answer 3

An open wound on the lower legs or feet caused by poor arterial blood flow. high BP and diabetes are common

Question 4

Chronic wound

Answer 4

A wound that does not heal quickly

Question 5

Circulatory ulcer or vascular ulcer

Answer 5

An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by by deceased blood flow through the arteries or veins

Question 6

Clean-contaminated wounds

Answer 6

Occurs from the surgical entry of the reproductive, urinary, respiratory, or gastrointestinal system

Question 7

Clean wound

Answer 7

A wound that is not infected

Question 8

Closed wound

Answer 8

Tissues are injured but the skin is not broken

Question 9

Contaminated wound

Answer 9

A wound with a high risk of infection

Question 10

Contusion

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Dehiscence

Answer 11

The separation of wound layers

Question 12

Diabetic foot ulcer

Answer 12

An open wound on the foot caused by complications form diabetes. Loss of sensation and nerves can occur or blood flow can be decreased. Gangrene can occur

Question 13

Dirty wound or infected wound

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Edema

Answer 14

Swelling caused by fluid collecting in tissues

Question 15

Evisceration

Answer 15

The separation of the wound along the protrusion of abdominal walls

Question 16

Excoriation

Answer 16

Loss of the epidermis caused by scratching or when skin rubs against skin, clothing, or other material

Question 17

Full-thickness wound

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Gangrene

Answer 18

A condition in which there is death of tissue

Question 19

Hematoma

Answer 19

A swelling that contains blood

Question 20

Hemorrhage

Answer 20

The excessive loss of blood in a short time

Question 21

Incision

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Intentional wound

Answer 22

A wound created for therapy

Question 23

Laceration

Answer 23

An open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges

Question 24

Open wound

Answer 24

The skin or mucose membrane is broken

Question 25

Partial-thickness wound

Answer 25

The dermis and epidermis of the skin are broken

Question 26

Penetrating wound

Answer 26

An open wound that breaks the skin and enters a body area, organ, or cavity

Question 27

Phlebitis

Answer 27

Inflammation of a vein

Question 28

Puncture wound

Answer 28

An open wound made by a sharp object

Question 29

Purulent damage

Answer 29

Thick green, yellow, or brown drainage

Question 30

Sanguineous damage

Answer 30

Bloody drainage. Hemorrhage is suspected

Question 31

Serosanguineous damage

Answer 31

Thin watery drainage that us blood-tinged.

Question 32

Serous damage

Answer 32

Clear, watery fluid

Question 33

Shock

Answer 33

Results when tissues and organs do not get enough blood

Question 34

Skin tear

Answer 34

A rip or break in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis separates from underlying tissues- caused by friction, falling, jewelry, tape, holding limb too tight

Question 35

Stasis ulcer or venous ulcer

Answer 35

An open sore on the lower legs of feet caused by poor venous blood flow; vein valves don't close well and hemoglobin can enter tissues; risk facts are obesity, less mobility and history of varicose veins and blood clots

Question 36

Trauma

Answer 36

An accident or violent act that injures the skin, mucous membrane, bones, and organs

Question 37

Ulcer

Answer 37

A shallow or deep crater-like sore of the skin or a mucous membrane

Question 38

Unintentional wound

Answer 38

A wound resulting from trauma

Question 39

Wound

Answer 39

A break in the skin or mucous membrane

Question 40

Healing inflammation phase (3 days)

Answer 40

bleeding stops, scab forms, blood supply to wound increases

Question 41

Healing proliferation phase (3-21 days)

Answer 41

cells multiply to repair wound

Question 42

Healing maturation phase (21 days- 2 years)

Answer 42

scar gains strength, red raised becomes thin and pale

Question 43

Healing first intention

Answer 43

Wound is closed and the sutures or adhesive hold wound edges together

Question 44

Healing second intention

Answer 44

Contaminated or infected wounds are cleaned and dead tissue is removed. Edges not brought together.

Question 45

Healing third intention

Answer 45

Wound is left open and closed later. Infection and poor circulation are common reasons.

Question 46

Internal hemorrhage

Answer 46

Happens inside the body and area is blue or swollen, signs include vomiting or coughing blood, or loss of consciousness

Question 47

External hemorrhage

Answer 47

Can see external bleeding adn there is drainage.

Question 48

Penrose drain

Answer 48

rubber tube that drains into a dressing. It is open so microbes can enter

Question 49

Hemovac

Answer 49

sucks out the drainage

Question 50

Dry dressing

Answer 50

dry gauze placed over wound and more placed on top of first.

Question 51

Wet to damp dressing

Answer 51

Solution applied to gauze to soften dead tissue which is removed when dressing is wet. Dont dry completly

Question 52

wet to wet dressing

Answer 52

The dressing is kept moist and not allowed to dry.

Question 53

Montgomery die

Answer 53

adhesive strip and cloth tie. protect form frequent tape application and removal

Question 54

Binders

Answer 54

elastic fabric bands that support wounds and hold dressing. -Abdominal or breast binders

Question 55

Compression garments

Answer 55

reduce swelling, hold skin against body, and prevent fluid buildup