Wound Hygiene Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Removal of dead tissue from a wound
  2. 5. Separation of the edges of a wound, revealing underlying tissues
  3. 7. Scraping or rubbing away of epidermis; may result in localized bleeding and later weeping of serous fluid
  4. 12. Softening and breaking down of skin from prolonged exposure to moisture
  5. 14. injury, Inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence
  6. 15. Discoloration of the skin or bruise caused by leakage of blood into subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to underlying tissues
  7. 16. Injury to the surface of the skin caused by abrasion
Down
  1. 1. Invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms that reproduce and multiply
  2. 2. Absence of germs or microorganisms
  3. 4. Abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues
  4. 6. Protrusion of visceral organs through a surgical wound
  5. 8. tissue, Soft, pink, fleshy projections of tissue that form during the healing process in a wound not healing by primary intention
  6. 9. Decreased blood supply to a body part such as skin tissue or to an organ such as the heart
  7. 10. Sensitive vascular layer of the skin directly below the epidermis; composed of collagenous and elastic fibrous connective tissues that give the dermis strength and elasticity
  8. 11. Torn, jagged wound
  9. 13. Thick layer of dead, dry tissue that covers a pressure injury or thermal burn. It may be allowed to be sloughed off naturally, or it may need to be surgically removed