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Integument and Burns
NRTC Class 55 MS2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 2 skin layers | dermis epidermis |
| 2 layers of epidermis | stratum corneum, stratum basale or germnativum |
| components of dermis | blood vessels, nerves, glands, hair follicles |
| subcutaneous tissue attaches where | muscles and bones |
| melanin production is controlled by what structure | pituitary gland |
| Functions of skin | protection, temp reg, sensory, chemical synthesis |
| Radiation | transfer of heat to environment |
| conduction | transfer of head via contact- cool cloth to warm skin |
| evaporation | sweating |
| convection | cool breeze across warm body surfaces |
| hair is made up of | keratin and amino acids |
| Apocrine sweat glands | sebum in hair/ear wax |
| Eccrine sweat glands | electrolyte/fluid loss via sweat on skin |
| sebaceous glands produce what | sebum on skin |
| macule | freckle |
| papule | wart |
| vesicle | blister |
| pustule | boil/acne |
| nodule | enlarged node |
| cyst | tissue growth- skin cells packed inside |
| what are liver spots | senile lentigens |
| senile keratoses | raised, hard lesions |
| Stage 1 pressure injury characteristics | non blanchable skin, erythema- NO open skin |
| Stage 2 pressure injury characteristics | blister or any kind of open to the skin |
| Stage 3 pressure injury characteristics | opening extends into subcut tissue- any yellow at all is stage 3 |
| Stage 4 pressure injury characteristics | exposure of muscle or bone- high risk of sepsis |
| What is a braden scale | PI risk assessment scale |
| Braden scoring | 6 or < is VERY HIGH 19 or > no risk |
| 6 assessed areas using braden | Sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear |
| 2 types of dermatitis | allergic (includes rhus) and primary irritant |
| comedone | black head |
| tretinoin | topical |
| isotretinoin | accutane- PREGNANCY |
| antibiotics for acne | tetracycline erythromycin |
| number one rule with dermabrasion | avoid sun |
| Rosacea | unknown cause, H Pylori, CHRONIC, incurable but manageable |
| assessment findings with rosacea | intermittent blushing, papules, pustules, rhinophyma |
| education for rosacea | track triggers, cover in cold, prevent overheating, gently wash face |
| Dermaphytosis | superficial fungal infections- ring worm, athletes foot, jock itch, tinea capitis |
| woods light | used to treat tinea |