general integumentary exam and screening

Question 1

what does purple mean

Answer 1

deep tissue injury

Question 2

what does red mean

Answer 2

infection or inflammation

Question 3

what is erythema

Answer 3

abnormal red color
-may indicate underlying infection
-indicative of stage 1 pressure injuries if over bony prominence
-may be 1st degree burn

Question 4

what is A in the alphabet of nail melanoma

Answer 4

age 20-90
african american, native american, asian

Question 5

what is B in the alphabet of nail melanoma

Answer 5

-band of brown or black pigment
->3mm
-irregular/blurrewd

Question 6

what is C in the alphabet of nail melanoma

Answer 6

-change in size or growth rate of nail band
-lack of change in irregular nail despite tx

Question 7

what is D in the alphabet of nail melanoma

Answer 7

-digit involved
-pigmented band
-dominant hand more common

Question 8

what is E in the alphabet of nail melanoma

Answer 8

extension of brown or black pigment to the side or base of nail

Question 9

what is F in the alphabet of nail melanoma

Answer 9

family or personal history of melanoma or irregular moles

Question 10

what is hemosiderin

Answer 10

-brownish purple color
-gaiter area
-common in chronic venous insufficency

Question 11

what is petechia

Answer 11

small (1-2 mm, <3mm) red or purple spots on skin

Question 12

what is purpura

Answer 12

> 3mm

Question 13

what is ecchymosis

Answer 13

> 1 cm, bruise

Question 14

what is localized edema

Answer 14

sign of infection

Question 15

what is 1+ on pitting edema scale

Answer 15

slight, barely perceptible

Question 16

what is 2+ on pitting edema scale

Answer 16

0.0 to 0.6
skin rebounds <15 sec

Question 17

what is 3+ pitting edema scale

Answer 17

0.6 to 1.3
skin reounds 15-30 sec

Question 18

what is 4+ pitting edema scale

Answer 18

1.3 to 2.5
skin rebounds >30 sec

Question 19

what are the 5 s/s of acute inflammation

Answer 19

-rubor/redness
-fumor/swelling
-calsor/heat
-dolor/pain
-functio laesa/loss of function