RN 31 Skin and Wound Care Vocab Exam Questions and Answers

RN 31 Skin and Wound Care Vocab Exam Questions and Answers abrasion -Answer-scraping or rubbing away of a surface, such as skin, by friction ex. linear scratches (can be intentional or unintentional) laceration -Answer-tissue that is torn (has irregular wound edges) incision -Answer-cut made by a knife/scalpel denuded -Answer-removal of protective layer (removing macerated skin) contusion -Answer-a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise (skin is intact) ex. closed, blunt object penetrating -Answer-something going into tissue/body cavity ex. bullet, step on a nail perforating -Answer-in and out of an organ (must come out) edges are well approximated -Answer-together ex. usually from stitches or staples where the wound edges are together acetic acid -Answer-Acetic acid is a byproduct of fermentation, and gives vinegar its characteristic odor. ex. ethanoic acid, ethylic acid, vinegar acid, and methane carboxylic acid autolytic -Answer-the destruction of tissues or cells of an organism by the action of substances, such as enzymes that are produced within the organism braden scale -Answer-A tool for predicting pressure ulcer risk ex. (Sensory Perception, Activity, Mobility, Moisture, Nutrition, and Friction and Shear) five of the six scored on a scale of 1-4 progressing from most to least severity of alteration; Friction and Shear scores range from 1-3 bullae -Answer-fluid filled blisters calcium alginate -Answer-Gel used to entrap enzymes during wound healing contact isolation -Answer-used when caring for people infected with pathogens that can be transmitted directly or indirectly cyst -Answer-an abnormal pocket of fluid, like a blister, that can form in many different areas of the body including the skin, genitals and internal organs. debridement -Answer-the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound dehiscence -Answer-Bursting open of a wound ex. a surgical abdominal wound enzymatic -Answer-pertaining to enzymes eschar -Answer-necrotic/ dead tissue evisceration -Answer-* wound separation with protrusion of organs * ischemia -Answer-an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body - this occurs when capillary pressure exceeds normal capillary pressure exudate -Answer-fluid that accumulates in a wound; may contain serum, cellular debris, bacteria, and white blood cells fibroblast -Answer-a cell in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers. ex. helps make granular tissue for wound healing fistula -Answer-an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another organ, vessel or intestine, or the skin. ex. can be thought of as tubes connecting internal tubular structures, such as arteries, veins, or intestine, to one another or to the skin. friction -Answer-the action of one surface or object rubbing against another ex. external rubbing granulation -Answer-highly vascular, red and bleeds easily composed of new blood vessels, the presence of which indicates progression towards healing H2O2 -Answer-hydrogen peroxide hematoma -Answer-a bad bruise ex. happens when an injury causes blood to collect and pool under the skin hydrocolloid -Answer-type of dressing or patch A hydrocolloid dressing is biodegradable, breathable, and adheres to the skin, so no separate taping is needed protects the wound from surface contamination hydrogel -Answer- maceration -Answer-softening or dissolution of tissue after lengthy exposure to fluid macule -Answer-a flat, distinct, discolored area of skin usually does not include a change in skin texture or thickness mechanical -Answer-Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object melanoma -Answer-a type of skin cancer that develops when melanocytes (the cells that give the skin its tan or brown color) start to grow out of control MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) -Answer-Infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics; commonly found on the skin and starts as small, red bumps NPWT or TNP -Answer-negative pressure wound therapy or topical negative pressure - aids the optimization of wound healing through the application of sub-atmospheric pressure to help reduce inflammatory exudate and promote granulation tissue necrosis -Answer-tissue death nodule -Answer-a small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one. papule -Answer-a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling, often forming part of a rash on the skin and typically inflamedbut not producing pus patch -Answer-a large area of colour change, with a smooth surfac