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AI - Skin & Wound

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The outermost layer of skin is called the. . .   epidermis  
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The second layer of skin is called the. . .   dermis  
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the dermis is composed of what?   framework of elastic connective tissue  
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The dermis contains what stuctures?   nerves, hair follicles, glands, and blood vessels  
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The subcutaneous tissue layer contains what stuctures?   blood and lymps vessels, nerves, and fat cells  
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are our hair and nails considered part of the integumentary system?   yes  
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What are the 8 functions of the skin?   protection, temperature regulation, psychosocial, sensation, vitamin D production, immunological, absorption, and elimination  
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What are two protective mechanisms that help rid the body of foreign materials?   sneezing and coughing  
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Are mucous membranes sensitive to pressure?   yes  
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What the only two mucous membranes that are sensitive to temperature?   mouth and rectum  
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In cold conditions, contractions of the pilomotor muscles causes what? Which in turn forms what?   hair to stand on end, forming a layer of air on the body for insulation  
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Production of vitamin D needs what?   ultaviolet rays from the sun  
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Eccrine sweat glands, Sebaceous glands, and Papilla's are present in what layer of the skin?   Dermis  
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If someone is dehydrated, their skiin would appear how?   loose and flabby  
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two genetic predispostions related to the skin are. . .   eczema and psoriasis  
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Is their a potential for a skin infection for a pt. with jaundice?   yes, b/c pt. skin is itchy and dry reslting in the pt. scratching their skin causing an open lesion  
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A break or disruption in the normal integrity of the skin and tissues is what?   a wound  
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what are 3 factors influencing resistance to skin injury?   person's age, the amount of underlying tissue, and illness conditions  
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These type of wounds are based on how they were acquired. . .   intentional and unintentional  
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These type of wounds are based on the lenght of time the pt has had the wound. . .   open or closed or acute and chronic  
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These types of wounds are present when all or a portion of the dermis is intact. . .   partial-thickness  
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These types of wounds are present when the entire dermis and sweat glands and hair follicles are severed. . .   full-thickness  
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These types of wounds are present when the dermis and underlying subcutaneous fat tissue are damaged or destroyed. . .   complex  
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This type of wound is planned, has clean edges, and the risk of infection is minimal   intentional wound  
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Is a lumbar puncture a type of intentional wound?   yes  
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these wounds have jagges edges, uncontrolled bleeding, high risk for infection, longer healing times, and are usually accidental   unintentional wounds  
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Examples of this type of wound include abrasions and incisions. . .   open wound  
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In an open wound, is the skin surface broken? Is it intentional or unintentional?   yes, can be either  
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Examples of this type of wound include ecchymosis and hematomas. . .   closed wound  
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with a closed wound, is internal hemorrhage a concern?   yes  
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are surgical incisions a form of an acute wound?   yes  
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When the edges of a wound meet to close the skin surface it is termed. . .   well approximated  
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Chronic wounds remain in what phase of the healing?   inflammatory  
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wounds related to arterial or venous insufficiency are normally what type. . .   chronic  
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purple blotches on the skin may be indicative of what?   Kaposi's sarcoma  
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One should assess a piercing site for what?   redness, swelling, discharge, or excessive pain  
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Warm baths and nursing ointments are nursing interventions for what?   redness and inflammation in the perianal area, especially following bouts of diarrhea  
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