chap36vocab_woundsFlashCards.txt

requiring oxygen

involves activity in which the muscles cannot draw out enough oxygen from the blood stream; used in endurance training

closed tissue surfaces

a strip of cloth used to wrap some part of the body

a type of bandage applied to large body areas (abdomen or chest) or for a specific body part (arm sling); used to provide support

a protein found in connective tissue; a whitish protein substance that adds tensile strength to a wound

a moist gauze dressing applied frequently to an open wound, sometimes medicated

removal of infected and necrotic tissue

the partial or total rupturing of a sutured wound; usually involves an abdominal wound in which the layers below the skin also separate

thick necrotic tissue produced by burning, by a corrosive application, or by death of tissue associated with loss of vascular supply, bacterial invasion, and putrefaction

extrusion of the internal organs

loss of the superficial layers of the skin

an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen during the clotting of blood

rubbing; the force that opposes motion

a collection of blood in a tissue, organ, or space due to a break in the wall of a blood vessel

excessive loss of blood from the vascular system

cessation of bleeding

prescribed or unavoidable restriction of movement in any area of a person's life

the washing out or flushing of a body cavity, organ, or wound with by a stream of water or other fluid which may or may not be medicated

deficiency of blood supply caused by obstruction of circulation to the body part

a hypertrophic scar containing an abnormal amount of collagen

the wasting away or softening of a solid as if by the action of soaking; often used to describe degenerative changes and eventual disintegration

an instrument used to measure the pressure of fluids or gases

filling an open wound or cavity with a material such as gauze

the process by which cells engulf microorganisms, other cells, or foreign particles

a compressing downward force on a body area

tissue surfaces are approximated (closed) and there is minimal or no tissue loss, formation of minimal granulation tissue and scarring

any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to underlying tissue; formerly called decubitus ulcers, bed sores, pressure sores

an exudate consisting of leukocytes, liquefied dead tissue debris, and dead and living bacteria

a thick liquid associated with inflammation and composed of cells, liquid, microorganisms, and tissue debris

bacteria that produce pus

a bright red flush on the skin occurring after pressure is relieved

renewal, regrowth, the replacement of destroyed tissue cells by cells that are identical or similar in structure and function

an exudate containing large amounts of red blood cells

wound in which the tissue surfaces are not approximated and there is extensive tissue loss; formation of excessive granulation tissue and scarring

inflammatory material composed of serum (clear portion of blood) derived from the blood and serous membranes of the body such as the peritoneum, pleura, pericardium, and meninges; watery in appearance and has few cells

a combination of friction and pressure which when applied to the skin results in damage to the blood vessels and tissues

the formation of pus

referred to as a hip bath, is used to soak a client's pelvic area

a decrease in the caliber (lumen) of blood vessels

an increase in the caliber (lumen) of blood vessels

Wound care
-As routine procedure, gather items needed, introduce and verify identity, provide privacy.
-drape a pad and bath blanket around area convenient for irrigation, and a disposable bag near by
-Wash hands, put on non sterile gloves and take the old dressing off (moisten if stuck)
-Use soaked gauze to clean area around the wound. Clean from center out. One stroke per swab or gauze. Throw away old dressings and such in disposable bag.
-Assess wound for: drainage, swelling, color, pockets, odor and healing (red pinkish blood)
-Remove gloves, wash hands.