Dermis Drama
A partial-thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of skin
What is an abrasion?
Localized tissue death as a result of disease or injury
what is necrosis/necrotic tissue?
A tool which is used to predict the likelihood of a client developing a pressure injury
What is the Braden Risk Assessment Scale?
Pain felt in a part of the body separate from the source of the pain
What is referred pain
An open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor arterial blood flow.
What is an arterial ulcer
An open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
What is a laceration?
This position inclines (lifts up) the hip to avoid pressure on the hip. Pillows are placed under the head, shoulder, and leg.
What is the 30-degree lateral position.
is felt not just at the site of tissue damage but extends to nearby areas as well.
What is radiating pain?
An area on the body where the underlying bone seems to “stick out
What are bony prominences?
Tearing of skin tissue caused when the skin sticks to a surface (usually the bed or chair) and deeper tissues move downward, exerting pressure on the skin
What is shearing?
This (Anderson frame) is a metal frame placed on the bed and over the client.
What is a bed cradle?
Pain felt suddenly from injury, disease, trauma, or surgery, when tissue is damaged; it usually lasts less than 6 months and decreases with healing.
What is acute pain?
A closed wound caused by a blow to the body. Also known as a bruise
What is a contusion?
A wound containing a large amount of bacteria and showing signs of infection. Also known as a dirty wound
What is an infected wound?
These three categories of individuals are at greatest risk for skin breakdown because their skin can be easily injured due to limited mobility and certain health conditions that make their skin more susceptible to injury.
What are infants, older persons, and clients who have disabilities
A persistent condition in which the person affected cannot go to sleep or stay asleep throughout the night
What is insomnia?
Resistance that skin encounters when it rubs against another surface such as clothing, bedding, or another fold of skin.
What is friction?
The excessive loss of blood within a short period
What is hemmorhage?
When injury does occur, _________is a major threat, so wound care is very important for prevention and further injury to the wound and nearby tissues.
What is infection?
What are the average sleep requirements for adolescents (12-18)?
What are 8–9 hours daily