Wound Healing

Question 1

dead tissue; no circulation/nutrients, increasing infection

Answer 1

necrosis

Question 2

increased BP, nutrients cannot leave vessels

Answer 2

edema

Question 3

decreased circulation

Answer 3

pressure

Question 4

too much fluid, cells cannot form together, increased moisture leading to increased friction; pH changes

Answer 4

maceration

Question 5

dried up cells, no hydration, no circulating nutrients

Answer 5

desiccation

Question 6

we want _________ to flush out, increased clot in wound

Answer 6

excessive bleeding

Question 7

prevents healing

Answer 7

trauma

Question 8

chronic inflammation/infection, bacterial barrier, decreased normal healing

Answer 8

biofilm

Question 9

requires a lot of energy to fight microorganisms, toxins from bacteria

Answer 9

infection

Question 10

separation of the layers of a surgical wound; may be partial, superficial, or a complete disruption of the surgical wound

Answer 10

dehiscence

Question 11

protrusion of viscera through an incision

Answer 11

evisceration

Question 12

abnormal passage from internal organ to skin or from one organ to another

Answer 12

fistula

Question 13

collection of fluid that has not drained

Answer 13

abscess