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CNA
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
07/08/2011

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Term
Abrasion
Definition
Partial thickness wound caused by scraping away or rubbing of the skin
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Arterial ulcer
Definition
an open wound on the lower legs or feet caused by poor arterial blood flow
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Chronic wound
Definition
wound that does not heal easily
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Circulatory ulcer
Definition
an open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by decreased blood floow through the arteries or veins; vascular ulcer
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Clean-contaminated wound
Definition
occurs from the surgical entry of the reproductive, urinary, respiratory, or GI system.
Term
Closed wound
Definition
tissues are injured but the skin is not broken
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Contaminated wound
Definition
wound with high risk of infection
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Contusion
Definition
closed wound caused by blow to the body; bruise
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Dehiscense
Definition
seperation of wound layers
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Epidermal stripping
Definition
removing the epidermis as tape is removed from the skin
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Evisceration
Definition
seperation of the wound along with the protrusion of abdominal organs
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Full-thickness wound
Definition
epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue penetrated, muscles and bone may be involved
Term
Gangrene
Definition
condition where there is death of tissue
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Hematoma
Definition
swelling that contains blood
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Incision
Definition
open wound with clean straight edges
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Intentional wound
Definition
wound created for therapy
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Laceration
Definition
open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
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Partial-thickness wound
Definition
the dermis and epidermis are broken
Term
Phlebitis
Definition
inflamattion of a vein
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Purulent drainage
Definition
thick, green, yellow, or brown drainage
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Serous drainage
Definition
clear, watery fluid
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Shock
Definition
results when tissues do not get enough fluid
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Skin tear
Definition
epidermis seperaes from underlying tissue
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Stasis ulcer
Definition
veinous ulcer
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