Wound Care Crossword

Using the clues given, fill in the crossword puzzle with the correct answers. Will be given to instructor.

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Clues

Most common irrigating and cleansing solution for all types of wounds
Action required for wounds with slough, eschar, or necrosis
Prevents effects of "shearing"; used when moving patient in bed
Areas of a wound that are not easily visualized & require applicator into hidden areas
Tissue death
Wound drainage
Nutrition that is critical for tissue repair
Abnormality in healing by scar tissue repair
Vulnerable areas for skin breakdown
Device kept compressed so that negative pressure withdraws fluid from wound
Evaluates skin risk assessment for breakdown
Measurement used to record wounds
Soften and wet skin
Partial or complete separation of upper layers of wound
Force that occurs when one layer of tissue is pulled over another layer
Frequency of turning patient
Covering found on most stage 1 and 2 wounds; hydrophobic
Crusted, thick leathery wound
If dehiscence occurs, place this dressing on wound
Acronym for wound assessment