Nama : Lucky Herta Vio Handaru

Nim : 19121101
Prodi : D3 Keperawatan/ Semester 4
Assignment 5
Questions:
1. What is an open wound?
2. Mention and explain the types of open wounds
3. How are the steps of having home care for a minor wound?
4. When can a patient see a doctor to examine the wound?
5. What must be prepare for wound medical treatment?
Answer :
1. An open wound is an injury involving an external or internal break in body tissue,
usually involving the skin. Nearly everyone will experience an open wound at some
point in their life. Most open wounds are minor and can be treated at home.

2. There are four types of open wounds, which are classified depending on their cause.

a. Abrasion

An abrasion occurs when your skin rubs or scrapes against a rough or hard

surface. Road rash is an example of an abrasion. There’s usually not a lot of
bleeding, but the wound needs to be scrubbed and cleaned to avoid infection.

b. Laceration

A laceration is a deep cut or tearing of your skin. Accidents with knives, tools,
and machinery are frequent causes of lacerations. In the case of deep
lacerations, bleeding can be rapid and extensive.

c. Puncture

A puncture is a small hole caused by a long, pointy object, such as a nail or

needle. Sometimes, a bullet can cause a puncture wound. Punctures may not
bleed much, but these wounds can be deep enough to damage internal organs.
If you have even a small puncture wound, visit your doctor to get a tetanus
shot and prevent infection.

d. Avulsion
 An avulsion is a partial or complete tearing away of skin and the tissue
beneath. Avulsions usually occur during violent accidents, such as body-
crushing accidents, explosions, and gunshots. They bleed heavily and rapidly.

3. Home care for minor wounds

Minor wounds can be treated at home. First, wash and disinfect the wound to remove
all dirt and debris. Use direct pressure and elevation to control bleeding and swelling.

When wrapping the wound, always use a sterile dressing or bandage. Very minor
wounds may heal without a bandage. You’ll need to keep the wound clean and dry for
five days. You should also make sure you get plenty of rest.

Pain typically accompanies a wound. You can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) as

directed on the package. Avoid products with aspirin since they can cause or prolong
bleeding.

Apply ice if you have bruising or swelling, and avoid picking at scabs. If you’re

spending time outdoors, use a sunscreen that’s sun protection factor (SPF) 30 on the
area until it’s completely healed.

4. Although you can treat some wounds at home, you should see a doctor if:

a. an open wound is deeper than 1/2 inch

b. bleeding doesn’t stop with direct pressure

c. bleeding lasts longer than 20 minutes

d. bleeding is the result of a serious accident

5. Your doctor may use different techniques to treat your open wound. After cleaning
and possibly numbing the area, your doctor may close the wound using skin glue,
sutures, or stitches. You may receive a tetanus shot if you have a puncture wound.

Depending on the location of your wound and the potential for infection, your doctor
may not close the wound and let it heal naturally. This is known as healing by
secondary intention, meaning from the base of the wound to the superficial epidermis.
This process may require you to pack your wound with gauze. Although the healing
may not look pretty, it prevents infectionand the formation of abscesses.

Another treatment for an open wound includes pain medication. Your doctor may also
prescribe penicillin or another antibiotic if there’s an infection or high risk for
developing an infection. In some cases, you may need surgery.

If a body part is severed, it should be brought to the hospital for possible

reattachment. Wrap the body part in moist gauze and pack it in ice.

When you leave the doctor’s office, you might have bandages and dressings. It’s
important to wash your hands and work on a clean surface when changing bandages
and dressings.

Disinfect and dry the wound thoroughly before dressing it again. Dispose of old
dressings and bandages in plastic bags.