wound care Flashcards
1
Q
Give four essentials of woundcare
A
- promoting hydration
- promoting a balanced diet
- promoting good skincare
- prevention of infection
2
Q
Name the three layers of the skin
A
dermis, epidermis, hyperdermis
3
Q
What are the three functions of the skin
A
- protection
- sensation
- regulation
4
Q
What are the four stages of wound healing?
A
- haemostasis: blood forms and clots to bind the wound
- inflammation: wound area swells and becomes red and painful
- proliferation: blood and nutrients help to rebuild the wound bed
- remodelling: damaged tissues regenerate into healthy tissues
5
Q
How are general wounds classified?
A
As superficial, partial or full thickness
6
Q
What is a chronic wound?
A
A wound which does demonstrate signs of healing within 2 weeks
7
Q
What local factors may contribute to a chronic wound?
A
Poor blood supply, infection, poor immune system, moisture, movement, poor wound care
8
Q
What systemic factors may contribute to a chronic wound?
A
Age, alcohol consumption, poor nutrition, poor general health, medications, immobility, obesity, smoking, poor social conditions, hydration
9
Q
Give 8 signs of wound infection
A
Malodour Generally feeling unwell Pyrexia Heat Spreading redness from woundsite Poor healing Abcess formation Pain Increase in wound size
