skin integrity Flashcards
1
Q
bruising
A
ecchymosis
2
Q
pus from wounds
A
exudate
3
Q
dehydration
A
desiccation
4
Q
overhydration
A
maceration
5
Q
slick, slimy barrier on wound
difficult for wound to heal
A
presence of biofilm
6
Q
watery, yellowish
A
serous drainage
7
Q
bright red, thick (syrupy)
A
sanguineous drainage
8
Q
thin, light pink (blood)
A
serosanguineous drainage
9
Q
milky fluid that can be white, yellow, green, pink, or brown in color. It can also have an unpleasant odor
A
purulent drainage
10
Q
removal of necrotic tissue
A
debridement
11
Q
absorbs exudate of wound
A
woven gauze (dry or wet)
12
Q
does not stick to wound bed
A
non adherent material
