Across
- 3. Removal of dead tissue from a wound
- 5. Separation of the edges of a wound, revealing underlying tissues
- 7. Scraping or rubbing away of epidermis; may result in localized bleeding and later weeping of serous fluid
- 12. Softening and breaking down of skin from prolonged exposure to moisture
- 14. injury, Inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence
- 15. Discoloration of the skin or bruise caused by leakage of blood into subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to underlying tissues
- 16. Injury to the surface of the skin caused by abrasion
Down
- 1. Invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms that reproduce and multiply
- 2. Absence of germs or microorganisms
- 4. Abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues
- 6. Protrusion of visceral organs through a surgical wound
- 8. tissue, Soft, pink, fleshy projections of tissue that form during the healing process in a wound not healing by primary intention
- 9. Decreased blood supply to a body part such as skin tissue or to an organ such as the heart
- 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
- 11. Torn, jagged wound
- 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