Unit 6 Wounds-INP

Question 1

Sanguineous

Answer 1

Bloody

Question 2

Serous

Answer 2

Clear or yellow fluid

Question 3

Slough

Answer 3

Non viable yellow, tan, gray, green or brown tissue. Usually moist, stringy in texture.

Question 4

Serosanguineous

Answer 4

Mixture of serous and blood

Question 5

Granulation

Answer 5

Pink or red tissue with cobblestone or bumpy appearance, moist glandular appearance

Question 6

Exudate

Answer 6

Accumulated fluid tissue

Question 7

Purulent

Answer 7

Pus made up of inflammatory cell and tissue debris often is green, brown or yellow.

Question 8

Necrosis

Answer 8

Black, brown, or tan tissue that adheres firmly to the wound bed, may be softer or harder.

Question 9

Abscess

Answer 9

A collection of pus in any part of the body.

Question 10

Debridement

Answer 10

Is the removal of unhealthy tissue from a wound. This improves wound healing.

Question 11

Dehiscence

Answer 11

Is the separation of the edges of a surgical wounds

Question 12

Approximation

Answer 12

Edges are closed and risk of infection is low

Question 13

Epithelialization

Answer 13

Surface of a wound has been repaired.

Question 14

Evisceration

Answer 14

Organs protrude through a surgical opening.

Question 15

Secondary intention

Answer 15

THis type of wound healing is left open until it becomes filled by scar tissue.
The wounds heal granulation tissue formation, wound contraction and epithelialization.

Question 16

Tertiary Intention

Answer 16

Wound if left open for several days and healing is delayed until risk of infection is resolved then wound edges are approximated.

Question 17

Wound Classification

Answer 17

System that describe the status of skin integrity, cause of the wound, severity or extent of tissue injury or drainage, or cleanliness.

Question 18

Biofirm

Answer 18

Excess bacterial burden

Question 19

Tunneling

Answer 19

Tract that connects two wounds

Question 20

Fistula

Answer 20

Tunneling that connects with a bbody cavity

Question 21

Undermining

Answer 21

Fan shaped destruction of connective tissue between the dermis and SQ tissue

Question 22

Sinus tract

Answer 22

Long narrow opening along facial plane

May lead to underlying deeper absences.

Question 23

Sutures

Answer 23

Absorbable or non absorbable tool used to close a wound that encourage would to heal by primary intention.

Question 24

Eschar

Answer 24

Tissue that is dead. Either dry/leathery or soft and boggy. Black or brown in color.

Question 25

Hematoma

Answer 25

Result from a traumatic injury to your skin or tissue underneath. Blood vessel under the epidermis are damages and leak blood that pools and results in a bruise.

Question 26

Hemovac

Answer 26

A drain placed under the skin during surgery. The drain removes blood or other fluids that might build up in the surgical area.

Question 27

Induration

Answer 27

Abnormal hardening of the tissue caused by consolidation of edema, this is a sign of infection.

Question 28

Maceration

Answer 28

This occurs when the wound or peri skin is in contact with moisture for a long period of time. The skin is lighter in color and looks soft, wet or soggy.

Question 29

VAC

Answer 29

Vacuum-Assisted Closure

A wound therapy that aides in healing. The device decreased air pressure on the wound which helps the wound heal faster.

Question 30

Seroma

Answer 30

Is a collection of fluid that builds up under the surface of your skin. These may develop after a surgical procedure, most often at the site of the incision.

Question 31

Jackson-Pratt Drain

Answer 31

Or JP Drain
Is a closed suction medical device that is commonly used as a post operative drain for collecting fluids from surgical sites. Consists of an internal drain connected to a Grenache-shaped bulb via plastic tubing.

Question 32

T Tube Drain

Answer 32

Is a draining tube placed in the common bile duct after Common bile duct exploration to aid in drainage.

Question 33

Foam Dressing

Answer 33

An opaque polyurethane dressing that is permeable to vampires but partially occurs live to liquids. This typical covers wounds over bony near inflamed skin.

Question 34

Negative Wound Pressure Therapy

Answer 34

Is a method of drawing out fluid and infection from a wound to help heal. A special dressing is sealed over the wound and a gentle vacuum pump is attached.

Question 35

Alginate Dressing

Answer 35

A gelatinous polysaccharide extract from brown algae and salt of alginic acid. Alginates are used as foam, clotting agents and gauze in absorbable surgical dressings.