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MCC fall10 block 1 kozier ch 36

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List the 5 factors that affect skin integrity...   show
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show those who are at an advanced age, immobile, have diminished sensations, excessive body heat, poor nutrition, incontinence, & decreased mental status  
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show 4 Stages  
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Describe a Stage 1 pressure ulcer:   show
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show Partial-thickness skin loss involving epidermis and possibly dermis.  
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Describe a Stage 3 pressure ulcer:   show
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Describe a Stage 4 pressure ulcer:   show
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External causes of pressure ulcers   show
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show 1. Provide proper nutrition, 2. maintain skin hygiene, 3. avoid skin trauma, 4. provide supportive devices  
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show The tissue surface is closed, there is minimal or no tissue loss, and there is formulation of granulation and scarring.  
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Describe Secondary wound healing characteristics.   show
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show The wound is initially left open, edema, infection, or exudate resolves and then the wound is closed.  
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Identify the three major types of exudate.   show
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What are the characteristics of Serous exudate?   show
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What are the characteristics of Purulent exudate?   show
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What are the characteristics of Sanguineous exudate?   show
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What are the complications associated with would healing?   show
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show 1. age, 2. nutrition, 3. lifestyle, 4. medications.  
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show Check location, extent of tissue damage, wound LxWxD, bleeding, foreign bodies, any associated injuries, and last tenus shot.  
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Identify assessment data for treated wounds.   show
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Name the three phases of wound healing.   show
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Describe the Inflammatory Phase of wound healing.   show
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Describe the Proliferative Phase of wound healing.   show
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show Occurs around day 21 until 1/2 years post injury. Collagen is structured/organized (not blotchy) and the wound is remodeled and contracted. Scarring is formed.  
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RYB color guide to wound care means:   show
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show Increase fluid intake, monitor zinc, protein, and vitamins, get dietary consult (supplements) monitor weight/lab values, prevent microorganisms, and transmission of pathogens.  
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show Transparent film (protection), impregnated non-adherent (cover wounds w/o exudate), hydrocolloids (absorbs), clear absorbant acryllic (bacterial/shearing protection), hydrogel (liquiefy naecrotic) , polyurethane foam (absorb), alginate (ordor absorbing)  
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show Gauze, elasticized, and binders (girdles)  
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Gauze bandage is used for...   show
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show To provide pressure to an area, and improve venous circulation in legs  
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show The support of large areas of the body. Ex: Girdle and triangular arm sling.  
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What are the indications for using a HEAT?   show
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What are the effects of using HEAT?   show
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What are the indications for using COLD?   show
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show Vasoconstriction, decrease in capillary permeability, decrease in cellular metabolism, slows bacterial growth, and decreases inflamation. Has a local anesthetic effect  
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Cold application ranges: Celcius   show
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Heat application ranges: Celcius   show
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show Herpes Zoster and Herpes Simplex  
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show an infection caused by varicella zoster virus "shingles"  
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Herpes simplex   show
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Tinea type infections are what type? bacterial or fungal?   show
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Tinea Pedis is   show
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show Ringworm of the body  
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show Ringworm of the scalp  
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show Ringworm of the groin  
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show Infestation with lice  
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show Scabies  
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is when..   show
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An increases in venous pressure equals   show
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show cellular death  
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What is happening when a patient exhibits hard, shiny skin?   show
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When RBC's begin to breakdown skin starts to look ...   show
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show Peripheral Vascular Disease  
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Signs of PVD   show
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Signs of Venous Ulcers with CVI   show
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Signs of Arterial Ulcers with CVI   show
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show Elevate legs, Walk/avoid long periods of sitting/standing, No leg cross, no restrictive clothes, TED hose when prescribed, keep skin clean/soft/dry, prevent injury & inspect daily  
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show NS wet/moist gauze dressings, possible diluted topical antibiotic, Unna boot (Semirigid) padded bony parts, changed 1/2weeks, hyperbaric chamber, surgery for large non healing areas  
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Common types of venous insufficiency include...   show
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List the six types of wounds   show
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show an open wound; deep or shallow, caused by a sharp instument, knife/scalpel  
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show a closed wound, skin appears bruised (ecchymotic) due to damaged blood vessels, caused by a blow from blunt instrument  
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An abrasion is   show
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show and open wound, penetration of the skin and underlying tissue caused by a sharp instrument  
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show open wound with jagged edges due to tissue being torn apart usually from accidents (machinery)  
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show an open wound that usually penetrates the skin and underlying tissue and is usually unintentional (a shooting)  
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show a deficiency in the blood supply to the tissue.  
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show issue softened by prolonged wetting or soaking. Incontinence can cause this.  
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What is excoriation?   show
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what is hemostasis?   show
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What is a Keloid?   show
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show A bruise. Collection of blood underneath the skin.  
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The partial or total rupturing of a sutured wound is called...   show
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show evisceration. When the inside of a wound is popping out.  
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show When you remove dead tissue/necrotic nonviable tissue from a wound.  
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NANDA Diagnosis: "Risk for Impaired Skin integrity" relates to   show
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show Altered epidermis and/or dermis. Applies to pressure ulcers and to wounds extending through the epidermis but not through the dermis.  
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show Damage to mucous membranes, corneal, integumentary, or subcutaneous tissue. Applies to pressure ulcers and wounds extending to subq tissue, muscle, or bone  
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Teaching skin integrity. To maintain intact skin educate about   show
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show Nutrition (protein, vit b/c, iron, hydration. Instruct in wound assessment/documenttion, asepsis hand hygiene, s/s of wound infection to report, prevention, demonstrate wound care techniques, pain control  
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