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CSII- Rost
Integumentary System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Integument | skin |
| Corium | the dermis layer of the skin |
| Sebaceous glands | oil producing glands |
| Sebum | skin oil |
| Dermatitis | inflammation oof the skin- may occur due to disease, chemical exposure, allergic reactions, etc. |
| Lesion | any abnormality of the skin, including tumors, rashes, wounds, etc. |
| Excoriation | skin is reddened and scratched or broken open due to a wearing away of th surface of the skin |
| Alopecia | loss of hair, baldness |
| Necrosis | death of cells/tissues |
| Decubitus Ulcer | "Pressure sores" or "pressure ulcers"area of cellular necrosis due to a lack of blood flow |
| Ischemia | a temporary lack of blood flow to an area |
| Cyanosis | a bluish color to the skin due to lack of oxygen |
| Macule | fkat area if discoloration |
| Papule | a raised or elevated area |
| Vesicle | a blister-like raised area filled with fluid |
| Pustule | a raised, reddened area with itching |
| Wheal | a hive-like rausedm reddened area with itching |
| Crusts | a scab-like covering over a wound or lesion |
| Erythema | redness of the skin |
| Jaundice | yellow color of the skin, especially noticed in the sclera (white layer of tissue that surrounds the eye) |
| Epidermis | outermost layer of the skin. It contains only the skin pores and the hair shafts that pass through it. |
| Dermis | "true skin" or corium. It is the layer of skin where the majority of structures are found, including oil glands, sweat glands, hair folicles, nerve endings, blood vessels, etc |
| Subcutaneous layer | the layer that lies direcctly under the dermis layer. It is a fatty tissue designed for cushioning and protecting the body structures underneath the skin. |
| Psoriasis | a genetic disorder that causes silvery "scaling" to occur on the surface of the skin |
| Eczema | a condition where the skin becomes reddened and is either dry and rough in texture, or develops tiny watery blisters. |
| Impetigo | a bacterial infection that causes small red macules to develop on the skin, which in hours tur into blister-like lesions and then into pustules. Eventually a thick yellow crust forms over the area as the secretions dry. This is a contagious infection and |
| Ringworm | a fungal infection of the skin which is characterized by red papules and itching This condition can also be spread through direct contact |
| Pediculosis | "lice". Lice may occur on the head, body, or pubic area. |
| Scabies | the "itch mite". This is a timy red mite that is similar to lice in that they also bite the body and cause intense itching, especially in the areas of increased body heat |
| Stasis ulcers | areas where the skin cells die due to inadequate blood supply. Usually occur on the lower legs due to decreased circulation |
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