Wound Examination Flashcards
1
Q
How do you measure a wound?
A
Longest dimension of length and width
2
Q
What is the clock method when measuring a wound?
A
12:00 is head
6:00 is feet
3
Q
How would you measure the depth of a wound?
A
Using a q tip
4
Q
What is undermining?
A
Tissue under wound edge is gone (like a cave under the skin)
5
Q
What is a tract?
A
Narrow passageway (tube like extension of wound)
6
Q
What is a tunnel?
A
Entrance and exit
7
Q
What is epibole?
A
Skin on edge of wound is rolled under
