Injures
This type of wound is a partial-thickness injury caused by scraping or rubbing the skin.
What is an abrasion
This force, when layers of the skin rub against one another, is a major contributor to the development of pressure injuries
What is shear
This term means to expand or open wider when heat is applied
what is Dilate
"Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome, meaning affected individuals have 47 chromosomes instead of this usual number.
The stiffness of skeletal muscles that occurs after death is called this
What is rigor mortis
An open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges typically results from trauma and is known by this name
What is a laceration
The inflammatory phase of wound healing, characterized by redness, swelling, and pain, typically lasts about this many days
What is 3 days
This term describes the bluish discoloration of skin due to poor circulation.
what is cynanosis
This inherited condition is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and is associated with behavioral and learning challenges
what is fragile x ?
This type of care focuses on comfort and quality of life for those expected to live less than six months
What is hospice
A cut produced surgically by a sharp instrument, creating an opening into an organ or body space, is called this
What is an incision
This type of drainage is clear, watery, and does not contain blood cells, often seen in the initial healing phase
What is serous drainage
During heat or cold applications, you should observe the skin every this many minutes
what is 5 minutes
This condition is a defect where the spine or spinal cord does not form properly, often occurring alongside hydrocephalus
What is spina bifida
Name 5 stages of grief
What is denial, acceptance, bargaining, anger, depression
Pressure injuries—also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers—most commonly occur over these areas.
What are bony prominences
To prevent pressure injuries, a patient in bed should be repositioned at least every this many hours
What is 2 hours in bed or every 15 min in a chair
One important rule is that the patient should not be allowed to do this during heat or cold applications
What is adjust the temperature settings
Treatment for hydrocephalus involves placing a tube called this, which drains excess cerebrospinal fluid
What is a shunt
These three vital signs must be absent before a doctor can pronounce death.
What are pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
the earliest stage of a pressure injury is identified by red, intact skin that does not do this when pressed
What is not blanching
What are venous ulcers caused from?
What are arterial ulcers caused from?
Poor venous blood flow and poor arterial blood flow
Moist heat applications work faster because water in contact with the skin allows heat to penetrate this much more effectively than dry heat
What is deeper and more quickly?
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to lifelong conditions collectively known as these
What are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
Where are toe tags placed? And how many is needed
2, one on the toe, one outside the bag