TERMINOLOGY

Question 1

An injury caused by rubbing or scraping that results in the loss of the superficial layer of skin or epidermis and or dermis and may involve the mucous membrane

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abrasion

Question 2

When pressure is applied to a reddened area (inflammation) the area under the pressure becomes white

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Blanching

Question 3

Shrinking is size. In wound healing, contraction occurs around the edges of the wound causing the wound size to become smaller. It is important to measure wounds to identify change over time; healing or deterioration.

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Contraction

Question 4

The removal of devitalized or dead tissue and foreign material from the wound bed. A wound should be clear of dead or devitalized tissue to support healing and reduce the risk of infection. There are many ways to debride.

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Debridement

Question 5

Opening of a wound

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Dehissence

Question 6

A redness or purple color of a leg when it is in the dependent or lowered position. If the leg blanches on elevation it may be a sign of lower leg ischemia

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Dependent Rubor

Question 7

Swelling

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Edema

Question 8

The process of epithelial cell formation and migration from the wound edges ( including hair follicles) that close over the wound

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Epithelialization

Question 9

Redness of the skin. Caused by vasodilatation related to inflammation, infection or injury

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Erythema

Question 10

Necrotic tissue that forms a black thickened covering over wounds

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Eschar

Question 11

Fluid that comes from wounds.

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Evisceration

Question 12

An abnormal duct or passage resulting from injury, disease, or a congenital disorder that connects an abscess, cavity, or hollow organ to the body surface or to another hollow organ.

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Fistula

Question 13

Tissue tissue that bleeds easily. Then this occurs in a chronic wound, infection should be suspected.

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Friable

Question 14

Tissue that forms in the wound base which fills in wounds with scar tissue as healing with

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Granulation Tissue

Question 15

The tissue is red or pink and has a lumpy appearance like small grapes. This tissue is necessary to fill in wounds so that they can heal

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Secondary Intention

Question 16

the thickening of the skin such as callus formation

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Hyperkeratosis

Question 17

A process where the skin becomes firm, often surrounds a wound as a healing ridge or can be a sign of building bioburde

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Induration

Question 18

a wound that is produced by the tearing or slashing of the skin or injury by an object that causes a tear in the skin

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Laceration

Question 19

A softening and whitish look to the intact skin around wounds caused by excessive moisture. Often occurs when exudate is not well managed by dressings

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Maceration

Question 20

dead tissue that usually presents as black or brown and is hard or leathery in texture

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Necrotic Tissue

Question 21

when referring to a dressing, it closes the wound from the external environment

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Occlusive

Question 22

(peri-wound) the tissue that surrounds the wound

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Peri-ulcer

Question 23

a device or surface designed to reduce pressure over an are

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Pressure Reduction

Question 24

A device or surface designed to provide pressure relief over an area

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Pressure Relief

Question 25

A collection of wound fluid to gather a specimen from a single point in a wound to be assessed for type and amount of bacteria in the wound. Cleanse the wound prior to obtaining culture. Cultures should be taken before antibiotics are prescribed, if possible

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Qualitative Wound Culture

Question 26

Red or purple color often accompanies by swelling, head and pain

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Rubor

Question 27

Bloody fluid from wounds

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Sanguineous

Question 28

when pertaining to wound care dressings, it is a property where certain type of molecules are allowed to pass through a membrane while other types of molecules are not. For example oxygen molecules may be allowed to pass but bacteria are not.

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Semi-permeable

Question 29

Fluid containing serum and blood from wounds

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Serosanguineous

Question 30

clear fluid from wounds

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Serous

Question 31

Loss of the epidermis from removal adhesives in dressings or tapes

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Skin Stripping

Question 32

tissue usually yellow in color and can be stringy in appearance. Can be a source for bacteria and should be removed. Autolytic debridement is often the chosen approach to remove the necrotic tissue. Should not be mistaken for fibrin

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Slough Dead

Question 33

refers to wound drainage that becomes visible on the outside of dressings

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Strike-through

Question 34

a specimen collection of fluid (wound) to determine number and type of bacteria present. A wound should be cleansed prior to a swab being taken and granulation tissue should be swabbed if possible

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Swab Culture

Question 35

a passageway of varying length through a solid body, completely enclosed except for the open ends, permitting entrance and exit.

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Tunneling

Question 36

a break in the skin or mucous membrane with the loss of surface tissue

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Ulcer