Key Terms
A bluish discoloration of the skin, lips or nail beds is referred to as
What is cyanosis
An egg crate shaped cushion filled with air.
What is a roho cushion
Best way to dry skin
What is patting dry
Bedbound clients are at risk for:
What are pressure ulcers
Layer of skin below the epidermis
What is the dermis
When an abdominal organ protrudes from a wound
What is evisceration
Something applied to skin to promote hydration and skin health.
What is lotion.
Applied to promote comfort and circulation to the limbs.
What are compression stockings
What is friction
The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
epidermis
When tissues are injured but skin is not broken
What is a closed wound
What is a bony prominence
Optimal temperature for bathing?
What is warm water (43.3-46.1C)
Older adults are prone to __________ because their skin is dry and thin.
what is skin breakdown
Layer below the dermis
The medical term for dead tissue
What is necrotic (tissue) or necrosis.
Prevention of wounds is supported by adequate ________, ________ and frequent _________.
What are nutrition, hydration and repositioning.
Excellent ____ ______ prevents skin breakdown to the groins, buttocks and genitals.
What is peri(neal) care.
May happen when a client slides down in the bed or chair
What is shearing
Sabaceous glands do this
Secrete oils
3 types of wound drainage
What are serous, sanguinous and purulent
How often we reposition to prevent skin breakdown.
What is Q2H
Cracked, dry lips may be an indication of:
What is dehydration
pressure is greatest on the _____ and ______ in Fowler's position
What is the coccyx and sacrum
Skin is the ________ body system
What is (the) largest