| A | B |
|---|
| arterial ulcer | lower leg and foot open wound caused by poor arterial blood circulation |
| chronic wound | wound that does not heal easily |
| circulatory ulcer | lower leg and foot open wound caused by poor arterial and vascular blood circulation |
| stasis ulcer | open wound on lower leg and foot caused by poor venous blood return |
| wound | break in skin or mucous membrane |
| serous | watery fluid which is clear |
| serosanguineous | drainage that is watery, thin, and blood-tinged |
| sanguineous | drainage the color of sangria |
| shock | condition in which the organs do not receive enough blood |
| partial-thickness | break in the dermis and epidermis of the skin |
| full-thickness | penetration of all 3 layers of skin with muscle and or bone exposure |
| epidermal stripping | removal of epidermis when tape is removed |
| epidermis | outer layer of skin |
| dermis | second skin layer |
| contusion | bruise |
| laceration | open wound with torn jagged edges |
| hemovac | closed drainage system sutured to wound |
| penrose drain | rubber tube drains onto dressing |
| compress | soft pad applied to a body area |
| cyanosis | bluish skin discoloration |
