Wound Care Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 12 clues. Answers range from 3 to 10 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Patients with _____ are at much higher risk of skin breakdown related to medical devices.
Do not try to _____ _____ all of the barrier cream, just remove soiled areas.
A _____ is not a pressure relief cushion for patients that are immobile in a chair.
If a patient is immobile in a chair, they need to be repositioned every _____.
_____ are the 2nd most common area for pressure ulcers.
If your patient requires any assistance to move, consider a _____ _____ _____ mattress.
Notify _____ _____ at the first hint of red/purple heels!
Keeping the skin ____ is a great way to prevent pressure ulcers and breakdown.
Use _____ behind ears to protect from nasal cannula irritation.
Smooth out _____ on TED hose.
For patients that are immobile in a chair, poor _____ increases pressure areas.
If a patient's intake declines, or a patient is not eating _____ foods, notify the registered dietician because nutritional status is a major factor in preventing skin breakdown.
