Wound Care

6. A sterile covering for a wound or injury
7. ________________ with normal saline or tap water to cleanse acute skin trauma is effective in removing debris and bacteria while preserving the healing tissues.
9. Area surrounding a wound becomes red and painfully swollen; normal response to injury or stress.
12. Open wound in which the top layer of skin is scraped off by a rough surface.
13. A __________ open wound can be treated at home.

1. The two greatest concerns in regards to wounds include excessive bleeding and ____________.
2. Open wound that is rough and irregular caused by jagged blunt object (glass).
3. Damage to the tissue under the skin is a ____________ wound.
4. ___________ should be used with caution because some are toxic to tissues.
5. Injury that damages the body's tissues
8. Material used to secure dressings and splints
10. Wound and surrounding __________ should be thoroughly cleansed as soon as possible.
11. When caring for major wounds, the victim's vital signs should be checked and the provider should watch for signs of ________________.