Skin and Wound Terminology Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the definition of a pressure ulcer?

Localized tissue death
A break in the continuity of body tissue
An area where skin tissue has been destroyed with progressive deterioration of the underlying tissue (correct)
Softening of tissue due to excessive moisture

Which type of wound is usually caused by accidents with edges often jagged and tissues torn apart?

Laceration (correct)
Puncture
Contusion
Incision

What is the function of the skin related to excretion?

Protects the body from harmful effects of the sun
Regulates body temperature
Excretes toxic substances through sweat (correct)
Prevents loss of essential body fluids

What is the definition of a pressure ulcer?

An area where skin tissue has been destroyed with progressive deterioration of the underlying tissue. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the skin related to excretion?

Excretes toxic substances through sweat. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between clean-contaminated wounds and dirty or infected wounds?

Clean-contaminated wounds are surgical wounds that show no evidence of infection, while dirty or infected wounds contain dead tissue and wounds with evidence of a clinical infection. (B) Signup and view all the answers