Skin Integrity and Wound Care Key Terms
Questions; with 100% Correct Answers
hematoma - Answer A hematoma is a localized collection of blood underneath the
tissues. It appears as a swelling, change in color, sensation, or warmth or mass that
often takes on a bluish discoloration.
A hematoma near a major artery or vein is dangerous because pressure from the
expanding hematoma obstructs blood flow.
hemorrhage - Answer bleeding from a wound site
It is normal during and immediately after initial trauma
Hemorrhage occurring after hemostasis indicates a slipped surgical suture, a dislodged
clot, infection, or erosion of a blood vessel by a foreign object.
Hemorrhage occurs externally or internally. You detect internal bleeding by looking for
distention or swelling of affected body part, a change in the type and amount of
drainage from surgical drain, or signs of hypovolemic shock
hemostasis - Answer During hemostasis injured blood vessels constrict and platelets
gather to stop bleeding. clots form a fibrin matrix that later provides a framework for
cellular repair.
, This is designed to control blood loss, establish bacteria control, and seal the defect
occurs when there is an injury.
induration - Answer hardening of a tissue, particularly the skin, because of edema or
inflammation
laceration - Answer A laceration is a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body
tissue. This type of wound is often irregular and jagged. A laceration wound is often
contaminated with bacteria and debris from whatever object caused the cut.
Bleeds more profusely, depending on the depth and location of wound
negative pressure wound therapy - Answer activity that promotes wound healing and
wound closure through the application of uniform negative pressure on the wound bed,
reduction in bacteria in the wound, and the removal of excess wound fluid
nonblanchable erythema - Answer if the erythematous area does not blanch
(unblanchable erythema) when you apply pressure, deep tissue damage is probable
pressure ulcer - Answer A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and other
underlying tissue, usually over bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in
combination with shear and/or friction.
factors that contribute to pressure ulcers:
- decreased mobility
-decreased sensory perception
-fecal/urinary incontinence
-poor nutrition
Questions; with 100% Correct Answers
hematoma - Answer A hematoma is a localized collection of blood underneath the
tissues. It appears as a swelling, change in color, sensation, or warmth or mass that
often takes on a bluish discoloration.
A hematoma near a major artery or vein is dangerous because pressure from the
expanding hematoma obstructs blood flow.
hemorrhage - Answer bleeding from a wound site
It is normal during and immediately after initial trauma
Hemorrhage occurring after hemostasis indicates a slipped surgical suture, a dislodged
clot, infection, or erosion of a blood vessel by a foreign object.
Hemorrhage occurs externally or internally. You detect internal bleeding by looking for
distention or swelling of affected body part, a change in the type and amount of
drainage from surgical drain, or signs of hypovolemic shock
hemostasis - Answer During hemostasis injured blood vessels constrict and platelets
gather to stop bleeding. clots form a fibrin matrix that later provides a framework for
cellular repair.
, This is designed to control blood loss, establish bacteria control, and seal the defect
occurs when there is an injury.
induration - Answer hardening of a tissue, particularly the skin, because of edema or
inflammation
laceration - Answer A laceration is a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body
tissue. This type of wound is often irregular and jagged. A laceration wound is often
contaminated with bacteria and debris from whatever object caused the cut.
Bleeds more profusely, depending on the depth and location of wound
negative pressure wound therapy - Answer activity that promotes wound healing and
wound closure through the application of uniform negative pressure on the wound bed,
reduction in bacteria in the wound, and the removal of excess wound fluid
nonblanchable erythema - Answer if the erythematous area does not blanch
(unblanchable erythema) when you apply pressure, deep tissue damage is probable
pressure ulcer - Answer A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and other
underlying tissue, usually over bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in
combination with shear and/or friction.
factors that contribute to pressure ulcers:
- decreased mobility
-decreased sensory perception
-fecal/urinary incontinence
-poor nutrition
