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Health Assess. Exam2
Question | Answer |
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What is the function of skin? | protection from environment and from invasion by pathogens and loss of fluid and electrolytes. |
What are some health history questions related to the integumentary system? | Surgical history, changes in mole color/size, itching, sweating, nail color/texture, dry skin, sun protection, loss of hair, bruising, tattoo, piercing, history of skin cancer, acne, herpes, |
Pallor | pale/white appearance; diminished hemoglobin in blood or decreased blood flow; skin takes on color of white connective tissue |
Erythema | red, flushed appearance;dilated superficial capillaries; hyperemia |
Cyanosis | bluish mottled color; decreased perfusion- look at lips and fingertips on extremities. |
Jaundice | yellow color; rising bilirubin levels in blood |
When looking at Lesions Note these characteristics | Color, Elevation (flat, raised, pedunculated, or ulcerated), Pattern or shape, Size: (in centimeters), Location and distribution on body: (generalized, localized, near or under clothing or jewelry), and Exudate |