1
Q
Pressure on the skin for long periods of time leads to what?
A
Cell death, (the capillary flow to the tissues is stopped…which leads to… cell death) due to deprivation of oxygen to the tissues
2
Q
What is interface pressure?
A
The pressure of body pressing the skin down onto a firm surface
Tissue Integrity
flashcards
Decks in class (18)
# Cards
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Wound Healing7
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Healing By Primary Intention6
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Healing By Seconday Intention3
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Healing By Tertiary Intention3
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Partial-Thickness Wounds2
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Full-Thickness Wounds15
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Wound Identification And Classification3
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Pressure Ulcers8
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Pathophysiology2
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Influencing Factors Of Pressure Ulcers3
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Deep Tissue Injury4
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Skin Assessing Patients With Dark Skin1
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Stages Of Pressure Ulcers6
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Complications Of Presure Ulcers6
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Other Questions That May Be On Test7
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention9
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Pressure Injury Observation3
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Pateint And Family Teaching1
