Medical Surgery Terms and Answers

Medical Surgery Terms and Answers Abrasions - CORRECT ANSWER-A superficial open wound (esp. Scrapes, scratches or rub type wounds) where the skin is broken such as a carpet burn or skinned knee Bilious - CORRECT ANSWER-"Bile" dark greenish color that is often present in wound drainage after gallbladder surgery Clean wound - CORRECT ANSWER-A wound that is not infected Clean-contaminated wound - CORRECT ANSWER-Has direct contact with normal flora and a potential for an infection Colonized - CORRECT ANSWER-High number of microorganisms present without signs of infection Contaminated wound - CORRECT ANSWER-Grossly contaminated by breaking asepsis Contusion - CORRECT ANSWER-Is a closed discolored wound caused by blunt trauma better known as a bruise