Mod 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What does ABCDE stand for lesions?
A
Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolving
2
Q
What does ABCDE stand for in a focused assessment?
A
Airway Breathing Circulation Diagnosis Equipment
3
Q
What are the 4 different stages of pressure ulcers?
A
- Red, intact, no blanching
- Partial thickness, epidermis gone, looks like a blister
- Full thickness, epidermis and dermis gone
- All layers gone, irreversible
4
Q
Define eschar
A
Black or brown necrotic tissue
5
Q
What are the 4 stages of wound healing?
A
- Bleeding
- Inflammatory
- Proliferation
- Remodeling
6
Q
Define wound healing primary intention
A
Edges of a clean surgical wound remains closed
7
Q
Define wound healing secondary intention
A
Open wounds that heal by scar formation