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Fundamentals of Nursing (Kozier 9e)
Ch. 36 Skin Integrity and Wound Care
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Nursing
Not Applicable
09/09/2012

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Aerobic
Definition
growing only in the presence of oxygen
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Anaerobic
Definition
growing only in the absence of oxygen
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Approximated
Definition
closed tissue surfaces
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Bandage
Definition
a strip of cloth used to wrap some part of the body
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Binder
Definition
a type of bandage applied to large body areas (abdomen or chest) that are designed for a specific body part (arm sling); used to provide support
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Collagen
Definition
a protein found in connective tissue; a whitish protein substance that adds tensile strength to a wound
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Compress
Definition
a moist gauze dressing applied frequently to an open wound, sometimes medicated
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Debridement
Definition
removal of infected and necrotic material
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Dehiscence
Definition
the partial or total rupturing of a sutured wound; usually involves an abdominal wound in which the layers below the skin also separate
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Eschar
Definition
necrotic tissue
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Evisceration
Definition
extrusion of the internal organs
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Excoriation
Definition
loss of the superficial layers of the skin
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Exudate
Definition
purulent drainage
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Fibrin
Definition
an insoluble protein formed from fibrogen during the clotting of blood
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Friction
Definition
rubbing; the force that opposes motion
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Granulation Tissue
Definition
young connective tissue with new capillaries formed in the wound healing process
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Hematoma
Definition
a contusion or "black eye" resulting from injury
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Hemorrhage
Definition
excessive loss of blood from the vascular system
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Hemostatis
Definition
cessation of bleeding
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Immobility
Definition
prescribed or unavoidable restriction of movement in any area of a person's life
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Ischemia
Definition
deficiency of blood supply caused by obstruction of circulation to the body part
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Keloid
Definition
a hypertrophic scar containing an abnormal amount of collagen
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Maceration
Definition
the wasting away or softening of a solid as if by the action of soaking; often used to describe degenerative changes and eventual disinegration
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Packing
Definition
filling an open wound or cavity with a material such as gauze
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Phagocytosis
Definition
a process in which macrophages engulf microorganisms and cellular debris
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Pressure Ulcers
Definition
reddened areas, sores, or ulcers of the skin occuring over bony prominences
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Primary Intention Healing
Definition
tissue surfaces are approximated (closed) and there is minimal or no tissue loss, formation of minimal granulation tissue and scarring
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Purulent Exudate
Definition
an exudate consisting of leukocytes, liquefied dead tissue debris, and dead and living bacteria
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Pus
Definition
pooled exudates
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Reactive Hyperemia
Definition
a bright red flush on the skin occuring after pressure is relieved
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Regeneration
Definition
renewal, regrowth, the replacement of destroyed tissue cells by cells that are identical or similar in structure and function
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Sanguineous Exudate
Definition
an exudate containing large amounts of red blood cells
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Secondary Intention Healing
Definition
wound in which the tissue surfaces are not approximated and there is extensive tissue loss; formation of excessive granulation tissue and scarring
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Serosanguineous
Definition
an exudate consisting of clear and blood-tinged drainage, commonly seen in surgical incisions
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Serous Exudate
Definition
inflammatory material composed of serum (clear portion of blood) derived from the blood and serous membranes of the body such as the peritoneum, pleura, pericardium, and meninges; watery in appearance and has few cells
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Shearing Force
Definition
a combination of friction and pressure that, when applied to the skin, results in damage to the blood vessels and tissues
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Sitz Bath
Definition
a bath in which the client sits in warm water to help soothe and heal the perineum
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Suppuration
Definition
the formation of pus
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Tertiary Intention
Definition
activities designed to restore individuals with disabilities to their optimal level of functioning
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Vasoconstriction
Definition
constricted blood vessels
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Vasodilation
Definition
an increase in the diameter of blood vessels
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