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Animal Tech VI

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2 types of wounds   show
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show a clean separation of skin & tissue wit smooth, even edges  
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show separation of skin & tissue in which the edges are torn & irregular  
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Abrasion   show
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show Stripping away of large areas of skin & underlying tissue, leaving cartilage & bone exposed.  
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Ulceration   show
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show an opening of skin, underlying tissue, or mucous membrane caused by a narrow sharp, pointed object.  
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show Also called a BRUISE, Injury to soft tissue underlying the skin from the force of contact w/ a hard object.  
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Wound   show
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Trauma   show
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show the surface of the skin or mucous membrane is no longer intact.  
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show there is no opening in the skin or mucous membrane occur from blunt trauma or pressure.  
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Granulation tissue   show
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Dehiscence   show
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Evisceration   show
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Three sequential phases   show
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Inflammation   show
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Stages of Inflammation   show
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show 0.9% sodium chloride.  
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show use sterile qtip (does no hurt pt).  
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Proliferation   show
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Remodeling   show
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Factors affecting wound healing   show
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1st intention/Primary intention healing   show
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show wound edges are widely separated, margins are not in direct contact, a scar generally forms, presence of body fluid.  
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show wound debris w/in the wound will prolong the healing; disrupted granulation tissue will retard the healing process.  
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3rd intention/tertiary intention   show
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show promotes healing, goal is to reapproximate the tissue to restore integrity.  
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show clear watery fluid (ex. Blister)  
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Serosanguineous   show
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Sanguineous   show
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Purulent   show
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show keep wound clean, absorb drainage, controls bleeding, protection from further injury, holds medication in place, maintains a moist environment.  
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Npo pain meds   show
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show take 30-35 mins to work in body.  
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Intramuscular pain meds   show
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IV pain meds   show
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Pain meds   show
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show woven fibers, highly absorbent, wound assessment can be difficult, granulation tissue may adhere (stick), secured w/tape.  
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show strips of tape w/eye lids that have a shoe lace through it.  
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Purpose of gauze dressings   show
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show to prevent irritation.  
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show clear wound covering (opsite), assessment w/o removal, less bulky, no tape, non absorbent dressing, common use: IV site.  
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show self adhering, Opaque, air & water occlusive (duoderm), Keep wounds moist, leave intact for up to 1 wk, size generously.  
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show wound nds assessment, requires care, dressing is loose, saturation, physician may assume responsibility for 1st change  
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show means for removing blood & drainage, promotes healing, placement direct insertion, separate location besides the wound.  
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show flat, flexible tubes, pathway for drainage toward the dressing, drains passively by gravity & capillary action secured w/ safety pin or clip, may shorten drainage decrease.  
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Closed drains   show
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show clean using circular motions, precut drain sponge or gauze.  
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show Sutures, staples, steri-strips/butterflies.  
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show hold an incision 2gether, silk or synthetic material (nylon), encircles the wound.  
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show wide metal clips, form a bridge holding 2 wound margins 2gether.  
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Steri-strips/butterflies   show
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show sutures will not compress the tissue if it swells, & it does not encircle the wound.  
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Bandages   show
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Binders   show
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show hold dressings in place especially when tape cannot be used or the dressing is extremely large.  
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Bandages/binders2   show
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Bandages/binders3   show
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Principles of roller bandages1   show
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show keep bandage free of wrinkles, secure end of roller bandage w/metal clips, check the color/sensation of exposed fingers or toes often, remove bandage for hygiene/replace twice a day.  
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Styles of bandage application   show
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show not commonly used, replaced by commercial devices, T-binder, used to secure a dressing to anus or perineum or w/in the groin.  
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show removal of dead tissue, promotes healing, 4 methods: sharp, enzymatic, autolytic, mechanical.  
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show removal or necrotic tissue, sterile scissors, forceps or other instruments, preferred for infected wound, preformed @ bedside or in surgery, Painful, Bleeding may occur.  
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Euchar   show
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Enzymatic debridement   show
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show small wound, infection free, prolonged time to achieve results, painless, natural physiological process, occlusive or semi-occlusive dressing, monitor for s/s of infection.  
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Mechanical debridement1   show
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show Hydrotherapy, submerged in a whirl pool tank, antiseptic solution, agitation softens dead tissue, sharp debridement for loose debris.  
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show Irrigation (uses normal saline to clean out area), flushing debris, wound care, cleaning eyes, ears & vaginal.  
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show used before applying new dressing, granulation tissue has formed.  
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Vaginal irrigation   show
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show flushes toxic chemical from one or both eyes, displaces dried mucous or other drainage, warm solution to body temp.  
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Ear irrigation   show
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Heat uses   show
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show Reduces fevers, prevents swelling, controls bleeding, relieves pain, numbs sensation.  
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Cold application   show
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Chemical packs   show
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show moist, warm, or cool cloth, appropriate temp, plastic wrap, remove excess moisture, gloves if applied to draining wound, aseptic surgical technique if open wound.  
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Aquathermia Pad (k-pad) 1   show
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show Nurse responsibility, assess skin freq, remove device periodically, cover pad to prevent thermal skin damage, monitor Vs closely pt w/ altered body temp.  
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show submerge body part to warm or apply medication, keep temp constant, never use pack on unresponsive or paralyzed pt, potential for burn, freq assessment, remove park periodically.  
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Therapeutic baths   show
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Therapeutic baths2   show
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show caused by prolonged capillary compression, resulting in impaired circulation to skin & underlying tissue, reddened area over bony prominence that doesn’t go back to normal color when pressure is released.  
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Pressure ulcer risk factors1   show
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Pressure ulcer risk factors2   show
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Pressure ulcers   show
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Prevention of pressure ulcers   show
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Pressure ulcers stage 1   show
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show red, blistering.  
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show shallow skin crater extends sq tissue, yellowing color of cells called slough.  
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Pressure ulcers stage 4   show
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Nursing diagnosis r/t wounds   show
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show wound healing delayed in older adults d/t diminished collagen, blood supply, decreased quality of elastin, dermal layer becomes thinner, decreased amt of sq tissue.  
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Gerontologic considerations 2   show
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