wound dressing Flashcards

1
Q

used in direct contact with a wound to help it heal and prevent further issues or complications

A

wound dressing

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2
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caused by sharp instrument

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incision

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3
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SURFACE SCRAPE, either unintentional or intentional

A

abrasion

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4
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tissues torn apart, often from accident

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laceration

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5
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blow from a BLUNT OBJECT, closed wound appears ECCHYMOTIC

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contusion

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6
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PENETRATION of the skin and often underlying tissues from a sharp instrument

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puncture

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7
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caused by the objects that penetrate the body

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penetration

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8
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this type of wound dressing IS COMMONLY USED

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cloth

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9
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type of wound dressing:
VERSATILE and is used to protect OPEN WOUNDS from a number of minor injuries

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cloth

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10
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type of wound dressing: extremely soft and ABSORBENT; good for wounds with foul smelling odors

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sponge

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11
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type of wound dressing: most commonly used when A DOCTOR WANTS TO CLOSELY MONITOR HEALING OF A SPECIFIC WOUND

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transparent

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12
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works by creating moist conditions to help speed up healing

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hydrocolloid

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13
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it acts in a way that ADDS MOISTURE TO YOUR WOUND so it heals faster and break down dry, dead tissue

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hydrogel

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14
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extremely absorbent and are used on WOUNDS THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE DRAINAGE

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alginate

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15
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most commonly used FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS with a SLOW OR STALLED HEALING TIME

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collagen

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16
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what is the size of tape

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2.5 to 5 cm
1-2 inches