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22 Cards in this Set
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Abrasion |
A partial thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin |
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Alterial ulcers |
An open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor arterial blood flow |
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Chronic wound |
A wound that does not heal easily |
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Clean wound |
A wound that is not infected |
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Closed wound |
Tissues are injured but the skin is not broken |
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Contaminated wound |
A wound with a high risk of infection |
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Contusion |
A closed wound caused by a blow to the body |
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Full thickness wound |
The dermis epidermis and subcontineous tissue are penetrated |
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Gangrene |
A condition in which there is death of tissue |
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Infected wound |
A wound containing a large amount of microbes |
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Laceration |
Am opening with torn tissue |
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Puncture wound |
An open wound made by a Sharpe object |
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Sanguineous drainage |
Blood drainage |
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Serous drainage |
Clear watery fluid |
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Skin tear |
A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin |
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Trauma |
An accident or violent act that injuries the skin |
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Skin tears are caused by |
Friction and shearing Falls or bumping a hand Holding the person's arm too tight Removing tape Bathing dressing Pulling buttons Jewelry Long fingernails |
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Person's At Risk Of Skin Tears |
Need help moving Have poor nutrition Have poor hydration Have altered mental awareness Are very thin |
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Circulation ulcers |
Are open sores on the lower legs or feet. They are caused by decreased blood flow through the arteries or veins |
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Venous ulcers |
Are open sores on the lower part of the leg caused by venous blood flow |
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Arterial ulcers |
Are open wounds on the lower legs and feet caused by poor arterial blood flow Found in between toes |
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Causes of arterial ulcers |
By a disease Or injuries that decreases arterial blood flow to the legs and feet |
