Wound and wound care by Mason Clark _ Student - ApexFriendshipHS https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p en-us 2023-03-10 14:21:21 UTC 2023-03-14 13:44:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Incision mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2511977853 Def: A surgical cut in skin or flesh 
Initial care: wash with soap and water and get the crust out
post care air dry the incision ]]> 2023-03-10 15:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2511977853 Abrasion mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2512161973 def: A damage area by scraping or wearing 



Initial care: stop the bleeding,clean the wound,cover the wound,change the dressing.


Post care: watch for infection  ]]> 2023-03-10 17:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2512161973 laceration mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516107305 def: A deep cut or tear in the skin

Initial care: Properly clean the wound,add antibiotic ointment,apply gauze 

Post care: keep the area clean and dry   ]]> 2023-03-14 13:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516107305 mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516109448 2023-03-14 13:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516109448 puncture mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516118442 puncture: a type of cut that is made when a sharp object like a nail 

Initial care: Clean the wound,apply antibiotic,cover with bandaid 



post care: take pain med,lay down drink extra fluids  ]]> 2023-03-14 13:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516118442 avulsion mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516123258 Def: Tearing of the skin


Initial care: keep the wound clean for 24-48 hours,change the dressing once a day



Post care: Put vaseline and cover daily ]]> 2023-03-14 13:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516123258 universal precaution mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516129553 Universal precautions are safety precautions used with every client. Since you cannot identify every client who may transmit infection, you must treat all human body fluids as if they were known to be infectious. Handwashing. Handwashing is the single most effective means of preventing the transfer of infection ]]> 2023-03-14 13:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516129553 infection mwclark1 https://padlet.com/mwclark1/oozhw5d2rjohjy1p/wish/2516135190
  • Pus. Pus or cloudy fluid is draining from the wound
  • Pimple. A pimple or yellow crust has formed on the wound
  • Soft Scab. The scab has increased in size
  • Red Area. Increasing redness occurs around the wound
  • Red Streak
  • More Pain
  • More Swelling
  • Swollen Node

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