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What is the definition of a a break in the continuity of body structure caused by
wound? violence, trauma or surgery to tissues
An acute wound progresses through the phases of
wound healing in a rapid, uncomplicated manner
ex) trauma/surgical incision/penetrating (stab), closed
What is the difference wound (contusions=bruise), abrasions (graze),
between an acute and lacerations(cut by sharp object), burns
chronic wound? give
some examples A chronic wound does not heal easily or rapidly,
healing is impeded by continued exposure
ex) pressure injury, diabetic/arterial/venous ulcers,
fungating/malignant
Whether they are...
- non-surgical or surgical
What can wounds be - duration: acute or chronic
classified by? - level of contamination
- depth of tissue affected (superficial, partial
thickness, or full-thickness)
Superficial: involve only epidermis
What are the three ways to
Partial Thickness: wound extends to dermis
describe the depth of
Full-Thickness: involve the subcutaneous tissue and
tissue affected?
sometimes extend into fascia->muscle->tendon->bone
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Terms in this set (21)
What is the definition of a a break in the continuity of body structure caused by
wound? violence, trauma or surgery to tissues
An acute wound progresses through the phases of
wound healing in a rapid, uncomplicated manner
ex) trauma/surgical incision/penetrating (stab), closed
What is the difference wound (contusions=bruise), abrasions (graze),
between an acute and lacerations(cut by sharp object), burns
chronic wound? give
some examples A chronic wound does not heal easily or rapidly,
healing is impeded by continued exposure
ex) pressure injury, diabetic/arterial/venous ulcers,
fungating/malignant
Whether they are...
- non-surgical or surgical
What can wounds be - duration: acute or chronic
classified by? - level of contamination
- depth of tissue affected (superficial, partial
thickness, or full-thickness)
Superficial: involve only epidermis
What are the three ways to
Partial Thickness: wound extends to dermis
describe the depth of
Full-Thickness: involve the subcutaneous tissue and
tissue affected?
sometimes extend into fascia->muscle->tendon->bone
