Wound Types
A break in the skin or mucous membrane caused by trauma
What is a wound ?
A swelling caused by fluid collecting in tissues
What is edema ?
Treatment for a reddened skin area
Dialate
A very low body temperature
What is hypothermia ?
An open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges
What is a laceration ?
A condition in which there is death of tissues
What is gangrene ?
Pressure, Friction, and Shearing
What are the major causes of pressure ulcers ?
Hyperthermia
What is A body temp that is much higher than the person's normal range?
The blood vessel's response to cold application
What is constrict ?
A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin where the epidermis separates from the underlying tissues
What is a skin tear ?
This intention of wound healing is when wounds are closed by stitches, staples, or glue.
Back of the head, shoulder blade, hip, heel, elbow, coccyx, etc
15 minutes
What is the longest time you should leave a hot pack in place ?
5 minutes
What is how often you check on a patient with a cold application ?
A shallow or deep crater-like sore of the skin or mucous membrane
What is an ulcer ?
The separation of wound layers
What is Dehiscence ?
Shearing
What is when layers of the skin rub against each other ?
If you have a complication from a heat pack the skin will look like this
What is pale ?
A cooling blanket may be used to treat this
What is Hyperthermia ?
a closed wound caused by a blow to the body
What is a bruise ?
Thick, green, or yellow or brown drainage
What is purulent drainage ?
Dead tissue that is shed from the skin.
What is Slough ?
Heat application can help treat these issues
What is arthritis, joint stiffness, muscle tightness ?
Fever
What is a possible complication of a cold application ?
Loss of the epidermis caused by scratching or when skin rubs against skin, clothing, or other material
What is excoriation ?
The state of wound healing where a bleeding stops and a scab forms
What is the Inflammatory stage ?
Colonized
What is the presence of bacteria on the wound surface or in wound tissue ?
106 degrees
What is highest temp for a CNA applied heat pack ?
Cyanosis
What is bluish color to the skin?
These types of lower leg ulcers display edema and a wet, weepy appearance
What are Venous Ulcers ?
Thin watery drainage that is blood tinged
What is Serosanguinous ?
Preferred position for minimizing pressure sore risk
What is 30 degree lateral position ?
A soft pad used to apply heat or cold treatment
What is a compress?
A complication from extreme cold or hot treatment
What are blisters and burns ?