Wounds Flashcards
1
Q
What are acute wounds?
A
- Occurs suddenly
- Trauma
- Surgery
- Tears
- Burns
2
Q
What are chronic wounds?
A
- Leg ulcers
- pressure ulcers
3
Q
What is wound care assessment? (8)
A
- History
- Examination
- investigation
- Diagnosis
- Intervention
- Problem
- Implementation
- Evaluation
4
Q
What is the wound care checklist? (4)
A
- Tissue
- Infection
- Moisture
- Edge
5
Q
What is colonisation?
A
- Microbes multiply
- Don’t affect healing
6
Q
What is a local infection?
A
- Microbes multiply
- Delay healing process
7
Q
What is SSKIN?
A
- Support surface (Mattress etc)
- Skin assessment (Head to toe)
- Keep moving
- Incontinence (Pressure injuries)
- Nutrition
8
Q
What are the different types of wounds?
A
- Burns
- Tears
- Surgical
- Trauma
- Bite
9
Q
What are the stages of wound healing?
A
- Haemostasis
- Inflammation
- Proliferation
- Maturation
10
Q
When is an acute wound expected to heal?
A
-4-6 weeks
11
Q
When is a wound called chronic?
A
-Hasn’t healed in 3 months
