Chapter 22 Terminology

Complete list of vocabulary flashcards covering wound types, skin injuries, and clinical terminology from the Chapter 22 transcript.

Abrasion

Superficial injury caused by rubbing or scraping.

Contusion

Bruise caused by bleeding under the skin.

Laceration

Wound with torn or jagged edges.

Hematoma

Collection of blood under the skin or tissues.

Bony Prominences

Areas where bones lie close to skin surface.

Friction

Rubbing of skin against a surface.

Shearing

Skin stays in place while tissues move.

Pressure Points

Areas vulnerable to prolonged pressure.

Pressure Injury

Damage to skin/tissue from pressure.

Open Wound

Break in skin or mucous membrane.

Closed Wound

Tissue damage without skin break.

Chronic Wound

Slow-healing wound.

Infected Wound

Wound invaded by microorganisms.

Clean-Contaminated Wound

Surgical wound entering body cavity.

Contaminated Wound

Wound exposed to microorganisms.

Intentional Wound

Deliberately created wound.

Unintentional Wound

Accidental wound.

Puncture Wound

Deep wound from sharp object.

Trauma

Physical injury from external force.

Shock

Inadequate tissue oxygenation.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding.

Incision

Surgical cut.

Dehiscence

Separation of wound layers.

Evisceration

Organs protrude through wound.

Partial-Thickness Wound

Damage to epidermis and part dermis.

Full-Thickness Wound

Damage through all skin layers.

Necrotic Tissue

Dead tissue.

Gangrene

Tissue death from poor blood supply/infection.

Edema

Swelling from excess fluid.

Pitting Edema

Edema leaving indentation when pressed.

Drainage

Fluid escaping from wound.

Serous Drainage

Clear watery drainage.

Serosanguineous Drainage

Pink drainage with blood and serum.

Sanguineous Drainage

Bright red bloody drainage.

Purulent Drainage

Thick pus-containing drainage.

Arterial Ulcer

Ulcer from poor arterial flow.

Venous Ulcer

Ulcer from impaired venous return.

Picture Frame Dressing

Tape securing all dressing edges.