Tissue Integrity Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• stage : a classification of pressure injuries, based on the depth and severity of tissue damage.
• pallor : pale appearance of skin, potentially indicating poor circulation or compromised tissue around the wound.
• periwound : the skin surrounding a wound, assessed for color, temperature, and signs of irritation or breakdown.
• serosanguineous : a type of wound drainage that is pale, pink, and watery, containing both blood and serous fluid.
• undermining : the separation of tissue from the surface under the edges of the wound, creating a "pocket."
• sanguineous : bloody drainage from a wound, often seen in deep or acute wounds
• approximation : the degree to which wound edges are closed and aligned
• tunneling : a wound complication where a narrow passage forms beneath the surface of the skin, extending from the wound.
• debridement : the medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve wound healing.
• purulent : relating to pus; containing or discharging pus, often a sign of infection.
• keloid : a raised scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound.
• maceration : softening and breaking down of skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture.
• excoriation : skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
• serous : clear, watery drainage from a wound, often seen in early stages of wound healing.
• erythema : redness of the skin due to capillary dilation
• abrasion : a superficial wound caused by friction, scraping away of the skin surface.
• dehiscence : the partial or total separation of wound edges.
• slough : yellow or white tissue that adheres to the wound bed in strings or thick clumps.
• eschar : dead tissue that sheds or falls off from the skin.
• granulation : the tissue that forms during the healing process of a wound.
• exudate : fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues, often seen in wounds.
• pressure ulcer : an injury to the skin and underlying tissue from prolonged pressure.