Class 9 - Wounds

Question 1

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Answer 1

circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to limbs

Question 2

Primary Intention

Answer 2

an incision is closed with sutures; has approximated edges; leaves a fine scar

Question 3

Inflammation

Answer 3

body’s process of fighting things that harm it in an attempt to heal itself

Question 4

Cytokines

Answer 4

small proteins that control the growth and activity of other immune system cells

Question 5

Chronic Venus Insufficiency

Answer 5

leg veins do not allow blood to flow back up to the heart; pooling of blood

Question 6

Secondary Intention

Answer 6

irregular large wound –> granulation tissue fills in wound –> large scar

Question 7

Purulent exudate

Answer 7

pus; indicates bacterial infection

Question 8

c-reactive protein

Answer 8

activates monocytes

Question 9

atherosclerosis

Answer 9

thickening/hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plague

Question 10

tertiary intention

Answer 10

contaminated wound –> granulation –> delayed closure with sutures

Question 11

serous exudate

Answer 11

clear, thin, watery

Question 12

chemotaxis

Answer 12

cell movement due to concentration gradient differences

Question 13

decubitus ulcer

Answer 13

pressure ulcer; injuries to skin and underlying tissue from prolonged pressure on the sking

Question 14

sanguionous exudate

Answer 14

blood

Question 15

diapedesis

Answer 15

mechanism by which neutrophils pass through blood vessels

Question 16

venous stasis

Answer 16

loss of proper vein function of the legs

Question 17

eschar

Answer 17

dead tissue that falls off from the skin

Question 18

catarrhal exudate

Answer 18

thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells

Question 19

parasthesia

Answer 19

burning/prickling sensation that is usually felt in the limbs

Question 20

pressure injury

Answer 20

injury to the skin caused by constant pressure

Question 21

mast cells

Answer 21

first line of defense; defend against antigen entering the body; stores histamine

Question 22

critical limb ischemia

Answer 22

severe blockage in the arteries of the lower extremities

Question 23

neutrophils

Answer 23

patrol for signs of microbial infection –> trap and kill invading pathogens

Question 24

ankle brachial index

Answer 24

test to check for PAD; compares BP at ankle and BP at arm

Question 25

granulation

Answer 25

process of forming granules; used in secondary intention; made of macrophages

Question 26

monocytes

Answer 26

becomes a macrophage or dendritic cell; surround & kill microorganisms, ingest foreign material, remove dead cells

Question 27

eosinophils

Answer 27

consume foreign substances

Question 28

dependent rubor

Answer 28

discolouration of the limb due to gravity

Question 29

maturation

Answer 29

stage of wound healing

Question 30

dependent edema

Answer 30

swelling in the feet; due to gravity

Question 31

macrophage

Answer 31

WBC that eats invaders

Question 32

phagocytosis

Answer 32

cellular process for digesting and eliminating large invaders

Question 33

histamine

Answer 33

when released produces inflammation

Question 34

prostaglandins

Answer 34

are involved in inflammation; made at sites of tissue of damage