Soft-Tissue Injuries Chpt. 24 Flashcards
Loss or damage of the superficial later of skin as a result of a vody part rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface
Abrasion
An injury in which part of the body is completely severed
Amputation
An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap
Avulsion
Injuries in which soft tissue damage occur as a result from thermal heat, frictional heat, toxic chemicals, electricity or nuclear radiation
Burns
Injuries in which damage occurs beneath the skin or mucous membrane but the surface remains intact
Closed injuries
Swelling in a confined space that produce dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissues
Compartment syndrome
A burn cause by direct contact with a hot object
Contact burn
The presence of infective organisms or foreign bodies such as dirt, gravel, or metal
Contamination
A bruise from an injury that causes bleeding beneath the skin without breaking the skin
Contusion
An injury that occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body
Crushing injury
Significant metabolic derangement that develops when crushed extremities or body parts remain trapped for prolonged periods. This can lead to renal failure and deathe
Crush syndrome
The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings and blood vessels
Dermis
Discoloration associated with a closed wound; signifies bleeding
Ecchymosis
The outer layer of the skin that acts as a water tight protective covering
Epidermis
The displacement of organs outside the boyd
Evisceration
The fiberlike connective tissues that covers arteries, veins, tendons and ligaments,
Fascia
A burn caused by an open flame
Flame burn
A burn caused by exposure to very intense heat, such as in an explosion
Flash burn
Burns that affects all skin layers and may affect the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, and internal organs, leaving the area dry, leathery and white, dark brown or charred
Full-thickness (third-degree) burns
Blood collected within the body’s tissues or in a body cavity
Hematoma
A sharp, smooth cut.
Incision
A jagged, open wound
Laceration
The lining of the body cavity and passages that are in direct contact with the outside environment
Mucous mebranes
Dressing made of petrolatum (Vaseline) gauze, aluminum foil, or plastic that prevents air and liquids from entering or exiting a wound
Occlusive dressing
