Skills Lab #9 Terms

Question 1

Clear drainage

Answer 1

Serous drainage

Question 2

Partial or total separation of wound edges

Answer 2

Dehiscence

Question 3

Dead matter formed on surface of skin following burns or cauterization

Answer 3

Eschar

Question 4

Softening of skin by a liquid

Answer 4

Macerate

Question 5

Fluid released from body as a result of injury or inflammation

Answer 5

Exudate

Question 6

To hold perineal and rectal dressings in place

Answer 6

T-binder

Question 7

Removal of dead (necrotic) tissue from a wound

Answer 7

Debridement

Question 8

Alcohol 70%, zephirin chloride, H₂O₂, betadine solution

Answer 8

Antiseptic

Question 9

Drainage containing pus, usually thick and yellow or green

Answer 9

Purulent

Question 10

Loosely folded gauze

Answer 10

Fluffs

Question 11

Large dressing to cover abdominal wounds

Answer 11

Abdominal Dressing (ABD)

Question 12

Gauze for wrapping

Answer 12

Kling bandage

Question 13

Elastoplast

Answer 13

Adhesive

Question 14

Clear blood tinged drainage

Answer 14

Serosanguineous

Question 15

Protrusion of visceral organs (viscera) with total separation of wound edges

Answer 15

Evisceration

Question 16

invasion of body by pathogens

Answer 16

infection

Question 17

Opening between two organs or organ and body surface

Answer 17

Fistula

Question 18

Free of all organisms and pathogens

Answer 18

Sterile

Question 19

Variation of wet-to-dry dressing.

Gauze covering wound is removed before it is completely dry for more gentle debridement.

Answer 19

Damp-to-damp dressing

Question 20

Absence of pathogens

Answer 20

Surgical asepsis

Question 21

Holds dressing in place

Answer 21

Montgomery straps

Question 22

Small skin closures

Answer 22

Steri-strips

Question 23

Folded gauze, 2x2s, 3x3s, 4x4s

Answer 23

Flats

Question 24

Bloody drainage

Answer 24

Sanguineous drainage

Question 25

Transparent, porous dressing

Answer 25

Opsite