Wound Management
What is the outermost layer of skin called? - ANS-Epidermis
What is the layer just under the epidermis that contains collagen, elastic tissue and
reticular fibers - ANS-Dermis
What is the layer under the dermis that attaches skin to muscle called -
ANS-Subcutaneous
Definition: skin damage with a loss of epidermis and a portion of the dermis -
ANS-Abrasion
Definition: tearing of tissue from its attachments - ANS-Avulsion
Definition: wound created by a sharp tool, resulting in wound edges with minimal tissue
trauma - ANS-Incision
Definition: irregular wound caused by tearing, which produced superficial and underlying
tissue damage - ANS-Laceration
Definition: penetrating wound caused by a sharp object; minimal external skin damage
but underlying tissue damage may be severe - ANS-Puncture
Definition: blunt force trauma that doesn't break the skin but causes damage to the skin
and underlying tissue - ANS-Contusion
Definition: force applied to an area of the body over time, commonly seen in bite
wounds - ANS-Crushing injury
Definition: a surgical cut made under aseptic conditions - ANS-Clean
Definition: wound that is less than 6 hours old such as a fresh wound OR a rupture of
something into a clean area - ANS-Clean contaminated
Definition: a wound that is 6-12 hours old with the presence of foreign debris and a loss
of aseptic technique - ANS-Contaminated
Definition: wound that is old (>12 hours) and infection is present - ANS-Dirty
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