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Chapter 33 Flashcards

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PPE

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Personal protective equipment

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Abrasion

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A partial-thickness 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. high BP and diabetes are common

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Chronic wound

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A wound that does not heal quickly

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Circulatory ulcer or vascular ulcer

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

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Clean-contaminated wounds

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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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Tissues are injured but the skin is not broken

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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 of wound layers

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Diabetic foot ulcer

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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

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Dirty wound or infected wound

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

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Edema

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Swelling caused by fluid collecting in tissues

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Evisceration

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The separation of the wound along the protrusion of abdominal walls

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Excoriation

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

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Full-thickness wound

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

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Gangrene

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A condition in which there is death of tissue

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Hematoma

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A swelling that contains blood

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Hemorrhage

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The excessive loss of blood in a short time

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Incision

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

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Intentional wound

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A wound created for therapy

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Laceration

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An open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges

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Open wound

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The skin or mucose membrane is broken

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Partial-thickness wound

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The dermis and epidermis of the skin are broken

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Penetrating wound

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

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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein

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Puncture wound

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An open wound made by a sharp object

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Purulent damage

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Thick green, yellow, or brown drainage

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Sanguineous damage

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Bloody drainage. Hemorrhage is suspected

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Serosanguineous damage

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Thin watery drainage that us blood-tinged.

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Serous damage

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Clear, watery fluid

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Shock

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Results when tissues and organs do not get enough blood

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Skin tear

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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

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Stasis ulcer or venous ulcer

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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

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Trauma

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

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Ulcer

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

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Unintentional wound

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A wound resulting from trauma

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Wound

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A break in the skin or mucous membrane

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Healing inflammation phase (3 days)

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bleeding stops, scab forms, blood supply to wound increases

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Healing proliferation phase (3-21 days)

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cells multiply to repair wound

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Healing maturation phase (21 days- 2 years)

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scar gains strength, red raised becomes thin and pale

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Healing first intention

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

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Healing second intention

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

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Healing third intention

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

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Internal hemorrhage

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

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External hemorrhage

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Can see external bleeding adn there is drainage.

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Penrose drain

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

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Hemovac

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sucks out the drainage

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Dry dressing

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

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Wet to damp dressing

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

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wet to wet dressing

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The dressing is kept moist and not allowed to dry.

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Montgomery die

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

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Binders

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

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Compression garments

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

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