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Integument and Burns
NRTC Class 55 MS2
Question | Answer |
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2 skin layers | dermis epidermis |
2 layers of epidermis | stratum corneum, stratum basale or germnativum |
components of dermis | blood vessels, nerves, glands, hair follicles |
subcutaneous tissue attaches where | muscles and bones |
melanin production is controlled by what structure | pituitary gland |
Functions of skin | protection, temp reg, sensory, chemical synthesis |
Radiation | transfer of heat to environment |
conduction | transfer of head via contact- cool cloth to warm skin |
evaporation | sweating |
convection | cool breeze across warm body surfaces |
hair is made up of | keratin and amino acids |
Apocrine sweat glands | sebum in hair/ear wax |
Eccrine sweat glands | electrolyte/fluid loss via sweat on skin |
sebaceous glands produce what | sebum on skin |
macule | freckle |
papule | wart |
vesicle | blister |
pustule | boil/acne |
nodule | enlarged node |
cyst | tissue growth- skin cells packed inside |
what are liver spots | senile lentigens |
senile keratoses | raised, hard lesions |
Stage 1 pressure injury characteristics | non blanchable skin, erythema- NO open skin |
Stage 2 pressure injury characteristics | blister or any kind of open to the skin |
Stage 3 pressure injury characteristics | opening extends into subcut tissue- any yellow at all is stage 3 |
Stage 4 pressure injury characteristics | exposure of muscle or bone- high risk of sepsis |
What is a braden scale | PI risk assessment scale |
Braden scoring | 6 or < is VERY HIGH 19 or > no risk |
6 assessed areas using braden | Sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear |
2 types of dermatitis | allergic (includes rhus) and primary irritant |
comedone | black head |
tretinoin | topical |
isotretinoin | accutane- PREGNANCY |
antibiotics for acne | tetracycline erythromycin |
number one rule with dermabrasion | avoid sun |
Rosacea | unknown cause, H Pylori, CHRONIC, incurable but manageable |
assessment findings with rosacea | intermittent blushing, papules, pustules, rhinophyma |
education for rosacea | track triggers, cover in cold, prevent overheating, gently wash face |
Dermaphytosis | superficial fungal infections- ring worm, athletes foot, jock itch, tinea capitis |
woods light | used to treat tinea |