The act of looking after individuals, helping them to do what they would do by themselves if they could, and helping them if they can no longer move or do things for themselves
Infection
A condition caused by microorganisms entering the body
Microorganisms entering the body do not always lead to disease as the immune system is stimulated to protect the body
Infection Control Precautions for Wounds
Prevention is the best way to avoid infection
Types of Open Wounds
Abrasion
Incision
Laceration
Puncture
Avulsion
Amputation
Abrasion
A scrape or scratch on the skin resulting in partial loss of skin surface, with less bleeding, caused by rubbing or scraping
Incision
A skin wound (cut) with smooth edges that can cause severe bleeding, usually caused by a sharp object
Laceration
A skin wound with uneven edges, usually caused by a blunt object tearing the skin, can have severe bleeding and danger of infection
Puncture
A wound that is narrow and deep into veins and arteries, caused by a pointed object
Avulsion
Partial tearing of a patch of skin or other tissue and the torn-off tissue is left hanging, most often involving ears, fingers, and hands
Amputation
Involves the cutting or tearing off body parts such as fingers, toes, hands, feet, arms, or legs
