CPNP 112 Week 1

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Across
  1. 1. The removal of tissue for microscopic examination.
  2. 5. The removal of debris and necrotic tissue from a wound.
  3. 12. A substance that develops an electrical charge when dissolved in water.
  4. 13. The medical term used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells after death that causes discoloration in the skin (2 words, no space).
  5. 14. This is a cognitive approach to pain control that encourages physical and mental relaxation.
  6. 15. This type of pain is often experienced in a location different from its source.
  7. 16. A cancer causing agent.
  8. 17. A chronic inflammatory condition characterized by defined areas of thickened, inflamed, erythematous skin frequently covered with silvery scales.
  9. 19. This type of asepsis is focused at limiting the spread of microorganisms.
  10. 20. This body fluid has a pH range of 7.35 to 7.45
Down
  1. 2. This type of dressing protects the wound and maintains moisture to promote healing.
  2. 3. This breathing pattern is irregular with periods of apnea & develops as a person nears death.
  3. 4. This body fluid has a pH range of 4.5 to 8.0
  4. 6. A small blister of fluid within or under the epidermis.
  5. 7. This medical term is used to describe lower than normal sodium in the blood.
  6. 8. A sold mass larger than 1 cm.
  7. 9. A term that can be used to describe skin that does not flatten promptly after being gently pinched.
  8. 10. The process by which cancer spreads to distant sites.
  9. 11. Signs and symptoms of this condition include abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, weakness and dysrhythmia. This requires administration of potassium to correct.
  10. 18. This type of asepsis is focused at eliminating microorganisms via physical or chemical sterilization, from any object that comes into contact with the patient.