Question

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1. Dead tissue that appears as dry, black, and leathery is known as ________, which delays wound healing.
2. The partial or total separation of wound layers is known as ________________, the result of excessive stress on wounds that are not healed.
3. A __________ injury, a localized area of injury to the skin, may develop when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an external surface.
4. Patients who are pulled, rather than lifted, when being moved up in bed or from the bed to the chair are at risk for injury from ____________ forces.
5. Ties attached to an adhesive backing to hold dressings in place are known as _____________ straps.

Answer 1

Dead tissue that appears as dry, black, and leathery is known as eschar, which delays wound healing.

The partial or total separation of wound layers is known as dehiscence the result of excessive stress on wounds that are not healed.

A pressure injury, a localized area of injury to the skin, may develop when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an external surface.

Patients who are pulled, rather than lifted, when being moved up in bed or from the bed to the chair are at risk for injury from shearing forces.

Ties attached to an adhesive backing to hold dressings in place are known as Montgomery straps.