Across
- 3. - edges not well approximates large open wounds, trauma and burns
- 4. Pale pink or red; thin, watery. A common, normal finding during early wound recovery.
- 7. - moderate to severe pain that flares up even when patient is receiving around the clock medication
- 9. acute pain surgery
- 11. Clear to pale yellow; thin, watery plasma. This is a normal part of the inflammatory phase of healing.
- 13. is nerve damage causing numbness, tingling, burning pain, and muscle weakness, commonly in hands and feet,
- 16. - no indentation is left after pressure is applied to the swollen area.
- 17. - is assessed by pinching the fatty area of skin to a tent-like position (tenting) this will show if the skin is hydrated
- 18. legal documents—primarily living wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare
- 20. -is a federal law that establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information
- 22. Thick, opaque, and milky, ranging in color from white, yellow, or green to tan.
- 26. - holding a plank is an example of this
- 27. - Using data to monitor outcomes of care processes and using improvement methods to design and test changes that continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems.
- 28. - a voluntary, independent review process that verifies an institution, program, or organization meets established quality standards
- 29. Bright or dark red; primarily blood. While normal shortly after an injury, persistent bright red bleeding may indicate ongoing tissue damage.
- 30. - reduces a person's perception of pain
Down
- 1. emotional part of pain
- 2. educated those around her about proper hand hygiene and the importance of maintaining a sterile field when necessary.
- 5. closed
- 6. -a systematic approach to clinical decision-making that integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values
- 8. providing the patient the lowest effective dosage of a pain medication typically used with opioids or higher risk drugs to limit the risk of dependency or toxicity
- 10. transmits pain, temperature, and crude touch sensations from the body to the brain
- 12. -the ethical principle and moral obligation to act for the benefit of others, promoting their well-being, welfare, and best interests
- 14. -is the core professional commitment to protecting patient rights, safety, and dignity while ensuring their voices are heard in healthcare decisions
- 15. - a blend of art and science and a specialized evidence based discipline requiring specialized education
- 19. intentional wound/surgical incisions (can become secondary) sutured well approximated
- 21. -movement done at a constant speed typically with equipment
- 23. -muscles get shorter or longer with movement
- 24. - the applied science of designing equipment, systems, and workspaces to fit the user's physical and cognitive capabilities, aiming to maximize productivity while minimizing discomfort, fatigue, and injury.
- 25. possibly used for intractable cancer-related pain