Chapter 24 Assisting With Wound Care

Question 1

Constrict

Answer 1

to narrow

Question 2

Dilate

Answer 2

To expand or open wider

Question 3

Skin tear

Answer 3

A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis or top layer of skin separate from the underlying tissues

Question 4

Ulcer

Answer 4

A shallow or deep crater-like sore of skin or mucous membranes

Question 5

Wound

Answer 5

A break in the skin or mucous membranes