fibers used to hold together an open wound while the body heals itself
what are stitches?
the most effective (and least expensive) way to prevent transmission of infections?
What is good hygiene?
the first step in treatment to clean the wound and remove dirt and debris.
What is cleansing?
a deep cut from a sharp object that can cause bleeding externally and internally.
what is a puncture wound?
True or False: You can be infected with an infectious disease and have no symptoms
True
Intravenous fluid replacement, steroids, and antibiotics are all things that would be used in which treatment method?
what is supportive treatment?
the result of a scrape on a rough surface.
what is an abrasion?
a mark left on your body after a wound heals
what is a scar?
The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease is the definition of which preventative method?
what is Vaccination?
an injury to skin or other tissues from heat,cold,electricity or friction
what is a burn?
true or false: age can effect the time it takes for a wound to heal
true
a type of dressing used to protect the wound from infection.
what is a sterile bandage?
an injury where body structure (all the layers of the skin) is torn off by trauma or surgery.
what is an avulsion?
skin wounds the affect mental health and possibly lead to anxiety or depression
what is psychological impact
A substance produced by living things and especially by bacteria and fungi that is used to kill or prevent the growth of harmful germs is what kind of treatment method?
What is an antibiotic?