Wounds
What is a skin wound?
A wound is a break or opening in the skin.
What is a infection?
An infections is when germs enter the body, increase in number, and cause a reaction of the body.
What are treatments?
Treatments are medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
How many types of skin wounds are there?
There are 7 types of skin wounds
Name 3 types of infections.
Common cold, Flu, and Strep Throat.
How many types of treatments are there?
There are 3 types of treatments
Name 3 types of wounds.
Abrasions, lacerations, and burns.
What is the most common infection?
The most common infection is Urinary tract infections (UTI).
What are the types of treatments?
Curative – to cure a patient of an illness.
Palliative – to relieve symptoms from an illness.
Preventative – to avoid the onset of an illness.
What are the causes of skin wounds?
Trauma, burns, skin cancers, infection or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes.
Name 5 viral infections.
Common cold.
Influenza (flu)
Herpes.
Chickenpox.
Mumps.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Measles.
Rubella.
What treatment is used to treat Bacteria?
Antibiotics
When should you seek medical attention?
You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.
Name some steps to prevent hygiene.
Hand hygiene.
Use of personal protective equipment
Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette
Safe injection practices
Sterile instruments and devices.
What treatment are used to treat viruses?
Antiviral medications