Key Terms

Question 1

Abrasion is…

Answer 1

superficial with little bleeding and considered partial-thickness wound.

Question 2

Approximated

Answer 2

Edges of wound fit neatly together, kind of like a surgical incision and can close neatly

Question 3

Blanching

Answer 3

when normal red tones of the light-skinned patient is absent

Question 4

Collagen

Answer 4

A tough, fibrous protein

Question 5

Debridement

Answer 5

Removal of nonviable, necrotic tissue

Question 6

Dehiscence

Answer 6

A partial or total separation of wound layers

Question 7

Eschar

Answer 7

Hard black, brown, tan or necrotic tissue. They need to be removed before healing occurs.

Question 8

Evisceration

Answer 8

Protrusion of visceral organs through an opening wound

Question 9

Exudate

Answer 9

fluid that oozes out or discharge of tissues during inflammation

Question 10

Friction

Answer 10

The force of two surfaces moving across one another.

Question 11

Granulation Tissue

Answer 11

Red, moist tissue composed of new blood vessels, progression indicates healing.

Question 12

Hematoma

Answer 12

Localized collection of blood underneath the tissue. “A bad bruise”

Question 13

Hemorrhage

Answer 13

Bleeding from a wound site and is normal during and immediately after trauma

Question 14

Hemostasis

Answer 14

Injured blood vessels constrict and platelets stop bleeding. This controls blood loss, estabish bacterial control, and seal injury.

Question 15

Induration

Answer 15

hardening of the tissue, (particularly skin) bc of edema or inflammation

Question 16

Laceration

Answer 16

Torn jagged wound or a deep cut

Question 17

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Answer 17

Application of negative pressure to a wound thru a suction to heal and collect wound fluid.

Question 18

Nonblanchable Erythema

Answer 18

Erythematous area does not blanch when applying pressure. Reddish- blue color with skin intact surfaces

Question 19

Pressure Ulcer

Answer 19

Ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence

Question 20

Primary Intention

Answer 20

Primary union of the edges of the wound, progressing to a complete scar formation w/o granulation
(Wound that is closed)

Question 21

Puncture

Answer 21

a small circular wound with edges coming together toward the center

Question 22

Purulent

Answer 22

Thick, yellow, green, tan, or brown drainage (like pus)

Question 23

Sanguineous

Answer 23

A wound drainage that is bright red and indicates active bleeding

Question 24

Secondary Intention

Answer 24

Wound edges are NOT closed or approximated.
(Wound closure which edges are separated and granulation develops to fill the gap. This creates a larger scar)

Question 25

Serosanguineous

Answer 25

A wound drainage that is pale, pink, watery. A mixture of clear + red fluid

Question 26

Serous

Answer 26

A wound drainage that is clear, watery plasma

Question 27

Shearing Force

Answer 27

Weight pressing down + friction

Question 28

Slough

Answer 28

Soft yellow or soft tissue on wound bed

Question 29

Sutures

Answer 29

Threads or metal used to sew body tissue together

Question 30

Tissue Ischemia

Answer 30

Tissue receive insufficient oxygen and perfusion

Question 31

Vacuum-assisted Closure (V.A.C)

Answer 31

device that helps wound closure by applying negative pressure to draw edges of would together

Question 32

Wound

Answer 32

Disruption of integrity and function of tissues in the body.