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Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 26 Wound Care

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A(n) __________ is a superficial open wound.   show
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A(n) __________ is an open wound that results when a sharp item pierces the skin.   show
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show Penetrating wound  
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A(n) _________ is an open wound made by accidental cutting or tearing of tissue.   show
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show Pressure ulcer  
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show Decubitus ulcer or bedsore  
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How do pressure ulcers occur?   show
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show Reduced blood flow to an area, usually due to the compression of tissues and capillaries.  
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What are the most common sites for pressure ulcers?   show
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show Contusion  
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show Bruise  
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show Clean, Clean-contaminated, Contaminated, Infected, or Colonized  
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Clean:   show
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Clean-contaminated:   show
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Infected:   show
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show Containing pus  
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show Dead  
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The classic signs of infection are:   show
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show Differs from an infected wound in that it has a high number of microorganisms present without signs of infection.  
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show Occurs whenever the patient's skin and another item, such as bed linens or the surface of a chair, move in opposite directions while they are being pressed together by the weight of the body.  
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Risk factors for pressure ulcers   show
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