Wounds
Edges of a wound that are lightly pulled together; epithelialization of wound margins; edges touch, wound is closed
What is approximated
localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device; can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. Occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear.
passageway or opening that may be visible at skin level, but with most of the tunnel under the surface of the skin
What is tunneling?
inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing
What is dysphagia?
sounds that are not normally heard in the lungs on auscultation
What are adventitious lung sounds?
accidental separation of wound edges, especially a surgical wound
What is dehiscence
softening of tissue due to excessive moisture
What is maceration?
narrowing of the lumen of a blood vessel
What is vasoconstriction?
abnormally rapid rate of breathing
What is tachypnea?
bluish or grayish skin discoloration in response to inadequate oxygenation
What is cyanosis?
a collection of blood in the subcutaneous tissues, causing purplish discoloration
insufficient blood supply to a body part due to obstruction of circulation
What is ischemia?
an increase in the diameter of a blood vessel
What is vasodilation?
How many liters of oxygen would you use for nasal cannula?
What is 1-5 liters
yellow color of the skin, whites of eyes, mucous membranes, and body fluids resulting from liver and gallbladder diseases, some types of anemia, and hemolysis; caused by deposition of bile pigment resulting from excess bilirubin in the blood
What is jaundice?
excess fluid in the tissues, characterized by swelling
What is edema?
new tissue that is deep pink/red composed of fibroblasts and small blood vessels that fill an open wound when it starts to heal; characterized by irregular surface-like raspberries
What is granulation tissue?
difficulty in breathing
What is dyspnea?
How many liters of oxygen would you use for simple mask?
How much is 5-12L?
paleness of the skin
What is pallor?
redness or inflammation of the skin as a result of dilation and congestion of capillaries
What is erythema?
a thick, leathery scab or dry crust composed of dead cells and dried plasma
What is eschar?
inadequate amount of oxygen available to the cells
What is hypoxia?
How many liters of oxygen would you use for non-rebreather mask?
How much is 10-15L?
fullness or elasticity of the skin
What is turgor?