Nursing Crossword

refers to the classification of wounds according to certain standards.
localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other type of device.
An abnormal firmness of tissues, loss of elasticity and pliability.
softening of connective tissue fibres caused by soaking until they are soft and friable.
a purple discoloration of wound tissue or surrounding skin.
erosion of wound edges.
a superficial reddening of the skin.
black necrotic tissue
a concept replaced by pressure injury to emphasize the fact that pressure injuries may develop not only in a lying position and may even develop underneath intact skin
a concept replaced by pressure injury to emphasize the fact that pressure injuries may be present even when the skin is intact.
a concept replaced by pressure injury to emphasise the fact that pressure injuries develop not only in bed-bound patients.
factor(s) that increases the risk for the development of pressure injuries.
leading factors of pressure injuries / main factors that cause pressure injures.
a parallel force that acts to stretch and twist tissues and blood vessels at the bony tissue interface
a force that abrades the epidermis
a lack of blood supply.