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foundations exam 2 crossword Questions and
Correct Answers
scar Ans: — connective tissue that fills a wound area
pressure injury Ans: — localized damage to the skin and
underlying tissue that usually occurs over a bony prominence or is
related to the use of a (medical or other) device
any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to
underlying tissue
formerly known as pressure ulcer
braden scale Ans: — a tool used to establish risk for pressure
injury
hematoma Ans: — localized mass of usually clotted blood
granulation tissue Ans: — new tissue that is pink/red in color and
composed of fibroblasts and small blood vessels that fill an open
wound when it starts to heal
exudate Ans: — fluid that accumulates in a wound
may contain serum, cellular debris, bacteria, and WBCs
serous Ans: — _________ drainage
composed of clear, serous portion of the blood and from serous
membranes
fistula Ans: — an abnormal passage from an internal organ to the
skin or from one internal organ to another
necrosis Ans: — death of cells and tissue
sanguineous Ans: — ____________ drainage
containing or mixed with blood
maceration Ans: — softening through liquid
over hydration
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foundations exam 2 crossword Questions and
Correct Answers
scar Ans: — connective tissue that fills a wound area
pressure injury Ans: — localized damage to the skin and
underlying tissue that usually occurs over a bony prominence or is
related to the use of a (medical or other) device
any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to
underlying tissue
formerly known as pressure ulcer
braden scale Ans: — a tool used to establish risk for pressure
injury
hematoma Ans: — localized mass of usually clotted blood
granulation tissue Ans: — new tissue that is pink/red in color and
composed of fibroblasts and small blood vessels that fill an open
wound when it starts to heal
exudate Ans: — fluid that accumulates in a wound
may contain serum, cellular debris, bacteria, and WBCs
serous Ans: — _________ drainage
composed of clear, serous portion of the blood and from serous
membranes
fistula Ans: — an abnormal passage from an internal organ to the
skin or from one internal organ to another
necrosis Ans: — death of cells and tissue
sanguineous Ans: — ____________ drainage
containing or mixed with blood
maceration Ans: — softening through liquid
over hydration
© 2025 All rights reserved
