Fundies Final Flashcards
First stage of pressure ulcer
Skin intact
Over bony prominence
Pressure related alteration
Second stage of pressure ulcer
Ulcer is superficial may be an abrasion or blister
Shallow crater
Skin not intact
Partial thickness skill loss of epidermis or dermis
Stage 3 of pressure ulcer
Full thickness akin loss
Bone, tendon, muscle not exposed
4th stage pressure ulcer
Full thickness skin loss
Damage shows tendon, bone
Slough and eschar often present
Unstageable
All stages are viable
What is a deep tissue injury
Bruise- spongy to touch
What is a wound evisceration
When the wound completely separates with with protrusion of viscera through the incision area
What is fistula
abnormal connection or passageway that connects two organs or vessels
What is a hemorrhage
Bleeding or flow of blood may be external and visible
What are the stages of healing
Inflammatory
Granulation
Maturation
Primary
Stage inflammatory for healing
3-5 days
New blood vessles and tissue are formed
granulation
5-21 days
new blood vessels and tissue are formed
maturation
lasts for months
collagen fiber is remodeled
scare formation and contraction occur
primary wound healing
wound margins are well approximated
low risk of infection
rapid healing
secondary wound healing
wound margins are not well approximated
longer period of time to heal
pressure injure left open to heal
tertiary
wound healing is delayed and occurs when a wound that is previously closed
process is usually associated with large infected wound
longest time to heal and close
how/ when do you use the rationale of the braden scale ?
predicting pressure ulcer sore risk
lower score = more at risk
higher score= less at risk
types of pain
acute and chronic
what is acute pain
heals fast
appendicitis
caused by injury or noxious stimuli
develops quickly or slowly
what is chronic pain
long lasting
arises from stimulation o
risk factors of diabetes
age, race, ethnic group, family history, lifestyle, medical risks factors
what would a complete assessment of the GI system include
inspection
auscultation
palpation
percussion
classification of pain
nociceptive and neuropathic
nociceptive pain
arises from stimulation of nerve endings
visceral (internal organs)
- deep, pressure like pain
somatic
- skin, bones, joints, connective tissue, aching or throbbing
- neuropathic
damage or dysfunction of peripheral nerves or central nervous pathways
described as constant or urning, tingling,
What is colderr
characteristics, onset, location, duration, exacerbation, radiation, relief
alternative techniques of pain management
hypnosis
distraction
guided imagery
guided imagery
focuses on evoking pleasant images to replace negative or stressful feeling and to promote relaxation
meditation
involves patient participation and is appropriate for all levels of care
massage
improves blood flow,
manipulation of soft tissues of the body by stretching and lossening muscle and connective tissue