Wounds
Nursing 105 with Daw at Medical Careers Institute
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By: Rachael Howard
Created: 2011-12-12
Size: 18 flashcards
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Created: 2011-12-12
Size: 18 flashcards
Views: 8
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What are the signs of a local infection?
Warm, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness
What are the signs of a systemic infection?
Chills, fever, malaise, rigors, weakness
What is the normal WBC count?
5,000-10,000
ESR indicates what?
Inflammation
At what point do you administer a culture?
Before administering an antibiotic
What is another marker for inflammation?
CRP (C-reactive proteins)
What do you do to prepare for a Woods Light exam?
Darken the room by turning off the lights
What are nosocomial infections?
Infection obtained while in the hospital (2 million cases/yr)
What is the primary strategy for nosocomial infections?
Standard Precautions
What is cellulitis?
Inflammation of Dermis and Sub Q layer
What do you do for cellulitis?
Apply warm compresses
What is a red signal when a patient is sent home from the hospital post skin biopsy?
she says, “When I get home I will immediately wash my skin under water.”?
They have to wait 8 hours
Who is most at risk for skin integrity disorders?
Anyone with increased exposure to the sun
Supine: Occiput, scapula, elbow, sacrum, heel, vertebra
Side lying: Ear, shoulder, elbow, ilium, fibula, heel
What is the largest organ in the body?
The skin
Aging skin that makes it more prone to skin breakdown?
Decreased collagen, decreased adipose, deceased elasticity, decreased sensory perception, altered mental status, poor hygiene, poor nutrition
Describe the looks of a Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer?
Red, crater
Duoderm is a very special dressing that doesn’t need to be changed again until when?
7 days
About this deck
By: Rachael Howard
Created: 2011-12-12
Size: 18 flashcards
Views: 8
Created: 2011-12-12
Size: 18 flashcards
Views: 8
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