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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Nurse Aide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Body prominences | the bone lies close to the skin |
| bruise | common type of closed wound |
| closed wound | type of wound in which the skin's surface is not broken |
| cellulitis | infection of the skin that occurs when bacteria move deeper into the tissues |
| dermis | inner layer of the skin |
| eczema | variety of skin problems |
| epidermis | outer layer of the skin,composed of dead cells |
| dermatitis | inflamation of the skin |
| gangrene | death of tissue caused infection or lack of blood flow |
| integument | natural protective covering |
| lesion | an area of abnormal tissue or an injury or wound |
| melanin | pigment that gives skin its color |
| papules | skin lesions that are raised , little round bumps on the skin |
| necrosis | the death of living cells or tissues caused by disease or injury |
| Open wound | skin that is not intact |
| pressure points | areas of the body that bear much of its weight |
| pressure ulcer | serious wound resulting from skin breakdown , also known as pressure sore, decubitus ulcer, or bed sore |
| psoriasis | chronic skin condition caused by skin cells growing too quickly which results in red,white, or silver patches. itching or discomfort |
| scabies | contagious skin infection caused by mites burrowing into the skin that results in pimple-like irritations, rashes, intense itching, and sores |
| shingles | viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox , results in pain,itching, rashes, and possibly fever and chills |
| vesicles | small blisters that contain fluid . can occur on skin or inside the mouth |
| sitz bath | warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal wounds and reduce inflammation and pain |
| tinea | fungal infection that causes red, scaly patches to appear in a ring shape . generally, on the upper body , or the hands and feet |
| wart | contagious hard bump caused by virus |
| pustules | raised spots filled with pus, such as acne or infected boils. |