Integumentary System

Question 1

What contents are in the integumentary system

Answer 1

Hair, skin, nails, mucus membranes, and glands

Question 2

Key roles of the integ system

Answer 2

immunity
temp regulation
water balance

Question 3

Eczema

Answer 3

also known as dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

Question 4

2 types of dermatitis

Answer 4

contact and atopic

Question 5

Contact dermatitis

Answer 5

Acute
Triggered by an outside source
Not related to the immune system

Question 6

Atopic dermatitis

Answer 6

Chronic and inherited

Question 7

Signs and symptoms of dermatitis

Answer 7

red itchy swollen skin

can have fluid filled bumps

Question 8

Psoriasis

Answer 8

Common inflammatory skin condition

Red elevated patches with flaking

Question 9

Risk factors of psoriasis

Answer 9

adults and family history

Question 10

Signs and symptoms of psoriasis

Answer 10

takes different forms and appearances

can be mild to severe

Question 11

Cause of psoriasis

Answer 11

Malfunction of the autoimmune system

production of inflammation

Question 12

Rosacea

Answer 12

Redness of the skin

Question 13

Risk factors for rosacea

Answer 13

ages 30-50

fair skin

Question 14

Signs and symptoms of rosacea

Answer 14

on cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead

red lines from enlarged blood vessels

Question 15

Cause of rosacea

Answer 15

no known cause

Question 16

Some common skin changes with aging

Answer 16

pain sensation changes
vibration changes
temp and touch decreases
loses elasticity 
age spots 
bruise more easily

Question 17

Cellulitis

Answer 17

deep in the dermis and subcutaneous
Swollen warm tender area of the erythema
hard and hot

Question 18

2 types of wounds

Answer 18

Acute and chronic

Question 19

Acute wounds

Answer 19

cuts and surgical cuts, and burns

Question 20

Chronic wounds

Answer 20

ulcers and infections

Question 21

First degree burn

Answer 21

only epidermis (sunburn)

Question 22

second degree burn

Answer 22

epidermis and dermis (blistering)

Question 23

third degree burn

Answer 23

extends to deeper tissues

Question 24

Treatment for burns

Answer 24

promote wound healing
reduce dependant edema 
promote venous return 
prevent or minimize deformities 
Increase ROM

Question 25

Pressur ulcer

Answer 25

a lesion caused by unrelated pressure resulting in damage of underlying tissues

Question 26

Stage 1 pressure ulcer

Answer 26

Redness | no open skin

Question 27

Stage 2 pressure ulcer

Answer 27

partial thickness skin loss | involves epidermis and dermis

Question 28

Stage 3 pressure ulcer

Answer 28

full thickness skin loss | damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue

Question 29

Stage 4 pressure ulcer

Answer 29

Full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction, necrosis, damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures

Question 30

Unstageable pressure ulcer

Answer 30

more than 50% necrotic tissue

Question 31

proposed new stage pressure ulcer

Answer 31

deep tissue injury appears as a bruise | skin is intact

Question 32

Primary intention

Answer 32

All tissues are closed with suture material

Question 33

secondary intension

Answer 33

wound is left open to dry out and heal

Question 34

3 phases

Answer 34

inflammatory proliferation and maturation

Question 35

Inflammatory phase

Answer 35

1-4 days bacteria killed cellular debris removed

Question 36

Proliferation phase

Answer 36

4-20 days Deposition of connection tissue Cross-linking of collagen

Question 37

Maturation phase

Answer 37

21 days - 2 years | Strengthening and reorganization of collagen fibres