Chapter 24 Assisting With Wound Care Flashcards
1
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Constrict
A
to narrow
2
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Dilate
A
To expand or open wider
3
Q
Skin tear
A
A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis or top layer of skin separate from the underlying tissues
4
Q
Ulcer
A
A shallow or deep crater-like sore of skin or mucous membranes
5
Q
Wound
A
A break in the skin or mucous membranes
