class notes and review Flashcards
as soon as something pierces skin, chemical messangers _______ are released
chemokines
___ cells release histamine
mast
mast cells release _____
histamine
the release of _____ causes the capillary endothelial cells to vasodilate
histamine
_____ are WBCs that eat bacteria and viruses
neutrophils
___ number for Braden score makes pt more at risk
lower
_____ effects wound healing
albumin
______ shows tissue perfusion
blanching
blanching shows _____ _______
tissue perfusion
what dressing can be used for a wound w minimal eschar?
wet to dry dressing
don’t use ______ ___ _____ dressing if there is necrotic tissue
wet to dry
_____ can be the start of necrotic tissue
eschar
_____ and ____ drainage mean infection is already present
purulent
seropurulent
____ is used to allow growth of new granulation tissue
debridement
one reason a wound may be left open is ______
infection
how often are wounds measured?
every 3 days
what drainage is normal day 1 post op?
serosanguineous
____ of the wound indicated there is something slowing the healing process
odor
______ _______ can be caused by untreated strep
rheumatic endocarditis
____ drainage indicates normal healing
serous
which drainage is clear, thin, and watery?
serous
which drainage is bright red blood?
sanguineous
____ drainage can be seen when packing is pulled out of wound
sanguineous