WOUND BASICS
This type of wound is shallow and caused by friction.
What is an abrasion?
The first step in wound care is this basic action.
What is hand hygiene?
Redness, warmth, swelling, and pain are classic signs of this
What is inflammation
This system includes bones, muscles, and joints.
What is the musculoskeletal system?
A break in a bone is called this.
What is a fracture?
This type of wound has jagged edges and is often caused by tearing
What is a laceration?
This solution is commonly used to clean wounds safely.
What is normal saline?
This phase of healing involves tissue rebuilding
What is the proliferative phase
The place where two bones meet
What is a joint?
This type of fracture does not break the skin
What is a closed fracture?
A wound that occurs from a sharp object like a knife.
What is an incision?
Removing dead tissue from a wound is called this.
What is debridement?
Pus in a wound is a sign of this.
What is infection
This tissue connects muscle to bone.
What is a tendon?
This device immobilizes a fractured limb.
What is a cast?
This term describes a wound that penetrates deeply with a small opening.
What is a puncture wound?
This type of dressing maintains moisture for healing.
What is a moist dressing?
This white blood cell fights infection first
What is a neutrophil?
This tissue connects bone to bone
What is a ligament
The 5 P’s include pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and this.
What is paralysis?
This type of wound involves tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
What is necrosis?
This principle prevents contamination of a sterile field
What is sterile technique?
This type of healing occurs when wound edges are closed
What is primary intention?
This mineral is essential for bone strength.
What is calcium?
This serious complication involves increased pressure in a muscle compartment
What is compartment syndrome?