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What is a wound?
What is a wound?
A break or disruption in the normal integrity of the skin and tissues.
Match the following wound types with their descriptions:
Match the following wound types with their descriptions:
Incision = Cutting or sharp instrument; wound edges in close approximation and aligned Contusion = Blunt instrument, overlying skin remains intact, with injury to underlying soft tissue; possible resultant bruising and/or hematoma Abrasion = Friction; rubbing or scraping epidermal layers of skin; top layer of skin abraded Laceration = Tearing of skin and tissue with blunt or irregular instrument; tissue not aligned, often with loose flaps of skin and tissue Puncture = Blunt or sharp instrument puncturing the skin; intentional (such as venipuncture) or accidental Penetrating = Foreign object entering the skin or mucous membrane and lodging in underlying tissue; fragments possibly scattering throughout tissues Burns (thermal, chemical, irradiation) = Destroys the layers of the skin Pressure ulcers = Compromised circulation secondary to pressure or pressure combined with friction
What type of wound is caused by a sharp object making a clean cut through the skin?
What type of wound is caused by a sharp object making a clean cut through the skin?
- Contusion
- Abrasion
- Laceration
- Incision (correct)
Which type of wound involves a foreign object entering the skin?
Which type of wound involves a foreign object entering the skin?
Which type of wound is caused by friction?
Which type of wound is caused by friction?
What type of wound is characterized by a blunt force injury that damages underlying tissue?
What type of wound is characterized by a blunt force injury that damages underlying tissue?
Which type of wound is caused by a tearing or ripping of the skin?
Which type of wound is caused by a tearing or ripping of the skin?
Which type of wound is caused by a sharp object piercing the skin?
Which type of wound is caused by a sharp object piercing the skin?
Which type of wound is most likely to become infected?
Which type of wound is most likely to become infected?
Which type of wound is caused by heat, chemicals or radiation?
Which type of wound is caused by heat, chemicals or radiation?
Which type of wound is caused by prolonged pressure on the skin?
Which type of wound is caused by prolonged pressure on the skin?
Flashcards
Definition of Wound
Definition of Wound
A break or disruption in the normal integrity of the skin and tissues.
Incision
Incision
A cutting wound with edges in close approximation, typically caused by a sharp instrument.
Contusion
Contusion
A bruise caused by a blunt instrument; skin remains intact but underlying tissue is injured.
Abrasion
Abrasion
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Laceration
Laceration
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Puncture
Puncture
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Penetrating Wound
Penetrating Wound
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Burns
Burns
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Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers
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Soft Tissue Injury
Soft Tissue Injury
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Wound Healing Process
Wound Healing Process
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First Intention Healing
First Intention Healing
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Second Intention Healing
Second Intention Healing
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Third Intention Healing
Third Intention Healing
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Hematoma
Hematoma
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Inflammation
Inflammation
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Wound Infection
Wound Infection
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Debridement
Debridement
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Granulation Tissue
Granulation Tissue
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Scab
Scab
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Study Notes
Definition of a Wound
- A wound is a break or disruption in the normal integrity of skin and tissues.
Types of Wounds
Incision
- Created by a sharp instrument
- Wound edges are close together and aligned
Contusion
- Caused by a blunt instrument
- Skin remains intact
- Injury to underlying soft tissue
- Possible bruising or hematoma
Abrasion
- Caused by rubbing or scraping
- Damages the top layer of skin
Laceration
- Tearing of skin and tissue
- Caused by blunt or irregular instruments
- Tissue edges are often misaligned with loose flaps of tissue
Puncture
- Caused by a sharp or blunt instrument
- Puncture of the skin, either intentional (like a needle) or accidental
Penetrating
- Foreign object enters skin or mucous membranes
- Object lodges in underlying tissue
- Fragments may scatter
Burns
- Thermal, chemical, or irradiation
- Destroys skin layers
Pressure Ulcers
- Compromised circulation due to pressure combined with friction
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