Types of wounds and care padlet by Alyssa Morton _ Student - FuquayVarinaHS

Abrasions

abmorton1 — 2025-10-03 15:51:42 UTC

Skin Scraped against a rough surface

initial care - Clean the wound with soap and water and apply a sterile dressing to keep wound clean.

no post care needed

abmorton1 — 2025-10-06 14:43:40 UTC

Occur when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded

initial care - clean the wound with soap and water, apply sterile dressing to keep wound clean

post care - stitches may be needed depending on depth of wound

abmorton1 — 2025-10-06 14:49:41 UTC

Is a smooth edged wound that is cut for a medical surgery

Initial care - the wound is likely already clean, but should be cleaned again and stitches are needed

post care - sterile strips, butterfly bandages, or skin glue may be used instead of stitches

abmorton1 — 2025-10-06 15:01:52 UTC

Direct penetration of the tissue

initial care - clean wound with soap and water

post care -stitches, steri-strips, butterfly bandages, or skin glue is needed. should be referred to a physician.

abmorton1 — 2025-10-06 15:04:13 UTC

When the skin is ripped from the body and the wound is open

initial care - skin should be reattached if necessary

post care - stitches are needed, should be referred to a physician

abmorton1 — 2025-10-06 15:11:50 UTC

open wounds and lesions should be covered with sterile dressing to prevent transmissions
reduce chances of wound reopening by keeping it moist and pliable
wearing gloves
not touching other people's blood

abmorton1 — 2025-10-06 15:14:11 UTC

Pain, Heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function is likely coming from wound