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Integumentary System Flashcards

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Perspiration relies on evaporation to __ __ __.

A

cool the body.

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The mechanism of heat loss that depends on evaporation

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sweating

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Vasoconstriction results in retention of __ __.

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body heat.

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3
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Vasodilation transports body heat to the skin, but the heat must then be removed from the surface of the body.

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4
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Arterioles in the dermis serve to __ body heat

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retain body heat.

constriction of arterioles CONSERVE heat

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5
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When UV rays hit the strike the skin, they stimulate formation of (2):

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  1. melanin

2. Vitamin D

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6
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Melanin is formed to protect the __ __ __.

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skin from burning.

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7
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Vitamin __ is activated by sunlight’s UV rays.

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D

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8
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Keratin, sebum, and vitamin A production are not dependent on UV exposure

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9
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Age group where reduced elasticity and moisture of skin is normal finding

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Older adult

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10
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Bluish discoloration of the skin

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cyanosis

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An indication of inadequate oxygenation that can be assessed at nail beds, lips, and around the mouth

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Cyanosis

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12
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Referred to as ecchymosis

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bruising

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13
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Aging results in a loss of __ __, which may impact feelings of body warmth.

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adipose tissue

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14
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Older Adults: Slower cell division in the epidermis DOES NOT AFFECT body warmth

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15
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Which dressing is most appropriate to apply to a skin tear?

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Transparent (provides protection, and enables oxygen permeability to promote healing)

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16
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__ dressing is used for deeper pressure ulcers.

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Hydocolloid

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17
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Most sterile gauze is used for __, __ wounds.

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deep, infected

18
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Pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding. Appears red, brown or purple and in clusters.

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petechiae

19
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Changes in assessment that may indicate complications (such as observation of new petechiae) should be ____.

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reported to the RN or physician

20
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Lesion: Circumscribed, flat area that presents with a change in skin color, <1cm in diameter

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macular

freckles, petechiae, measles, flat moles

21
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Lesion: An elevated, solid lesion that is <1 cm in diameter

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papule

warts/verruca, and elevated moles

22
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verruca

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warts

23
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Pt admitted to acute care with painful, infected lesions of the skin. FIRST PRIORITY:

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Observe the area and document findings

24
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exudate

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drainage

25
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Type of test where a sample of exudate is taken from the lesion

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Culture and sensitivity test (C & S)

26
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__ treatments involve the application of compounds directly to the skin.

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Topical

27
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Overexposure to UV rays can permanently damage layers of the skin. The damage results in severe __ and __.

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wrinkling and furrowing.

as well as loss of elasticity

28
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The skin is largest sensory organ of the body with surface area of 15-20sf & weight of approx. 9 lb

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29
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Functions of the Skin (8)

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  1. Defense agains infections
  2. Protects tissues & organs from injury
  3. Receives stimuli & relays to nervous sys.
  4. Maintains normal body temp.
  5. Secretes fluids & waste
  6. Protects body from +water loss
  7. Synthesizes vitamin D
  8. Stores nutrients
30
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Layers of the Skin

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  1. Epidermis
  2. Dermis
  3. Hypodermis (subcutaneous fat)
31
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Epidermal Appendages

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  1. Nails
  2. Hair
  3. Glands (sebaceous, sweat)
32
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pH of __ to __ halts growth of bacteria.

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4.2 to 5.6

33
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3 Phases of wound healing

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  1. Inflammatory
  2. Fibroblastic
  3. Maturation
34
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Wound Healing Phase: Begins at time of injury; 3-5 days; local edema, pain, redness, warmth

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Inflammatory phase

35
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Wound Healing Phase: Begins the 4th day & lasts 2-4 wks; scar tissue forms and granulation tissue forms in the tissue bed

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Fibroblastic Phase

36
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Wound Healing Phase: Begins 3 wks after injury & may last for a year; scar tissue becomes thinner and is firm and inelastic on paplation

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Maturation

37
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Diagnostic Tests

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  1. Skin biopsy
  2. Wood’s Light exam
  3. Diascopy
38
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Fungal infection of skin and mucus membranes. Also called yeast infection or thrush (occurring in mouth)

A

candida ablicans

39
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Candida albicans: Data collection of SKIN

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Red, irritated appearance

Itches and stings

40
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Candida albicans: Data collection of mucous membranes of the MOUTH

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Red and white patches

41
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Medical term for earwax

A

cerumen

42
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An outward turning of the eyelid

A

ectropion

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