Matchmaker
Match the atypical wounds shown at right with their names.
Necrotizing fasciitis
Spider bite
Intravenous extravasation ulcer
My word!
Use the clues to help you unscramble three terms related to atypical wounds. Then use the circled letters to answer the question posed.
Question: Intertrigo is the term used to describe inflammation of a what?
Answer: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Best answer
Determining the cause of an atypical wound is critical because:
Wound care and dressing costs can vary
Accurate documentation is needed for billing
Some wounds cannot heal
Wound care for one wound may be contraindicated in another wound
Which of the following conditions most commonly occur on the hands?
Thromboangiitis obliterans
Pyoderma gangrenosa
Warfarin induced necrosis
Necrotizing fasciitis